Named after the Cuban capital Habana, Habanero chillies actually originated in the Amazon. These small, usually red or orange chillies were once considered the hottest in the world. Measuring 100,00-350,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) they have been overtaken by far hotter chillies (the Carolina Reaper measures up to 2,200,000 SHU). The habanero’s floral aroma and flavour … Continue reading habanero hot sauce