{"product_id":"spicequest-2026-world-cup-blend","title":"SpiceQuest 2026 World Cup Blend","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUnited by Spice — 2026 World Cup Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48 nations. 10 peppers. One grinder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited by Spice is one of the most ambitious limited editions we have ever built at SpiceQuest. Instead of relying on a single dominant pepper, this release brings together ten extraordinary varietals, each chosen for what it contributes to the whole: heat, fruit, depth, color, texture, and character. To mark the 2026 tournament, we built a blend out of the world itself — across all 48 participating nations, every flag shares at least one of ten colors, and we translated each of those colors into a signature pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blend are heavy hitters like Caramel Tiberius Mauler, Chocolate Bismark, and Peach Reaper, which give United by Spice its backbone: serious heat, dense body, and a rich, almost dramatic presence on the palate. But what makes this blend special is the supporting cast. Red Primotalii adds a darker red-fruited edge. White Moruga and Purple Death bring weight and dark fruit underneath. Green Ghost and Orange Ghost push earthy, savory depth through the middle. Yellow Fatalii brings citrus brightness up top, and Tangerine Tiger rounds the finish with a fruit-forward warmth that keeps the whole thing alive rather than blunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a blunt instrument. It is a carefully tuned composition. You get the immediate lift of bright, citrus-forward peppers up front, followed by a deeper, heavier wave that settles in and expands. There is fruit here. There is menace here. There is movement. United by Spice starts with color and aroma, then slowly reveals its real intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a limited collector's run of United by Spice exists, timed to the tournament. Each grinder captures a rare convergence of growers, genetics, and heat profiles, blended into one unforgettable release. Bold, layered, and built to be shared, this is a blend for people who want more than raw fire. They want the whole world in a single grind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe growers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e magicians)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spicequestlabs.com\/pages\/corbitt-farms\"\u003eBill Corbitt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spicequestlabs.com\/pages\/meet-travis-brown\"\u003eTravis Brown\u003c\/a\u003e (Ts Wicked Spice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shogun.peppers\/\"\u003eShogun Peppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wolfestead\/\"\u003eWolfestead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spicequestlabs.com\/pages\/meet-dallas-hicks-cultivating-heat-heritage-in-south-carolina\"\u003eDallas Hicks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious (6.5\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a full-spectrum superhot blend with a calculated weighted heat of roughly \u003cstrong\u003e550,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e. This one carries real force, but it earns it through balance — ten peppers pulling in ten directions, tuned into one finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus and tropical brightness at first, then darker, thicker, and more aggressive as the blend opens up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, with a steady build rather than one sharp spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begins on the front of the palate, then spreads deeper into the mouth and throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, peach, and tropical fruit layered over a dense, smoky, full-bodied superhot burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoused in the limited SpiceQuest 26 stainless-steel push-button grinder, durable and designed for both beauty and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited by Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e world-palette wrap with the \"26\" trophy mark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with an \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic base stand\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epull-drawer display box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach push of the spring-loaded mechanism delivers a consistent dose of crushed heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirtight, light-blocking\u003c\/strong\u003e interior keeps the spice potent and fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefillable, reusable, and crafted for long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis edition is \u003cstrong\u003elimited\u003c\/strong\u003e — once the tournament run is gone, it's gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a casual pepper. Ten superhots, one grinder. Use responsibly. Enjoy boldly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SpiceQuest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45110427222085,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/6503\/2005\/files\/SpiceQuestWorldCup1-1.png?v=1780763109","url":"https:\/\/spicequestlabs.com\/products\/spicequest-2026-world-cup-blend","provider":"SpiceQuest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}