Tepin / Chiltepin

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  • Appearance: Small, round to oval, berry-like pods that ripen from green to red or orange. 

  • Flavour and Heat: Very hot, with a Scoville rating of 100,000 to 250,000 units, accompanied by a smoky and citrus-like flavour. 

  • Size: The pepper itself is very small, sometimes earning it the nickname "flea chilli". The plants can grow into shrubs up to 1.5 meters tall. 

  • Origin: Considered one of the oldest varieties of Capsicum annuum, with a history stretching back thousands of years.

  • uses: Can be used fresh in salsas, soups, and stews. dried and powdered for use in Mexican cuisine and pickled

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  • Appearance: Small, round to oval, berry-like pods that ripen from green to red or orange. 

  • Flavour and Heat: Very hot, with a Scoville rating of 100,000 to 250,000 units, accompanied by a smoky and citrus-like flavour. 

  • Size: The pepper itself is very small, sometimes earning it the nickname "flea chilli". The plants can grow into shrubs up to 1.5 meters tall. 

  • Origin: Considered one of the oldest varieties of Capsicum annuum, with a history stretching back thousands of years.

  • uses: Can be used fresh in salsas, soups, and stews. dried and powdered for use in Mexican cuisine and pickled