Born in Moruga.
Bred for fire.
Red Hot Trini Peppers brings you the legendary super-hots of Trinidad and Tobago — the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, the Moruga Red, the 7 Pot and more — grown in the soil they were born in and processed right here at home.
From the land of its birth
On the southern coast of Trinidad sits Moruga — a quiet farming village of hills, forest and sea. It is here that one of the most ferocious chillies on Earth was born: the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, named for its home and for the stinger-like tail that curls from its blistered skin.
For generations, Trinbagonians have grown these peppers in backyards and smallholdings, crushing them into sauces, curries and the pepper mixes that give our food its unmistakable kick. When the world finally measured them, it was stunned.
In 2012 the Chile Pepper Institute ranked the Moruga Scorpion the hottest pepper in the world — averaging around 1.2 million SHU, with individual pods topping 2 million.
Red Hot Trini Peppers was founded to honour that heritage. We work with peppers grown in Trinidad and Tobago and process them here, so what reaches you is the real thing — authentic Caribbean super-hots, straight from the source.
Why Trinidad grows the hottest
Like wine grapes, peppers take their character from where they grow. Trinidad and Tobago’s islands are a natural hothouse for Capsicum chinense — the species behind the world’s fiercest chillies.
Equatorial sun
Just 10° north of the equator, our peppers soak up strong tropical sunshine and warm temperatures year-round.
Two seasons
A dry season and a rainy season set the rhythm of growth — lush development, then heat-concentrating sun.
Southern soils
The fertile hills and valleys of south Trinidad, where these varieties first evolved, give them their bold, fruity depth.
Island breezes
Caught between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, steady trade winds keep plants healthy and pods vibrant.
Meet the legends
Trinidad and Tobago is home to a family of super-hots revered by chilli lovers everywhere. Each brings ferocious heat wrapped in the fruity, floral flavour Caribbean peppers are famous for.
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
The king of Moruga. Slow-building, relentless heat with a sweet, fruity front. Former world’s hottest pepper.
Trinidad Scorpion
The original “scorpion” with its trademark tail. A Trinidad Scorpion variety set a Guinness world record in 2011.
Moruga Red
Fire-engine red pods from the same Moruga bloodline — bright, fruity and brutally hot. Perfect for sauces with colour.
7 Pot & 7 Pot Douglah
Said to heat seven pots of stew from a single pod. The chocolate-brown Douglah adds a rich, earthy, almost smoky depth.
Scotch Bonnet & Congo Pepper
The everyday heroes of Caribbean kitchens — the pepper behind our pepper sauces, curries and pepper roti.
For comparison: Jalapeño
A Moruga Scorpion can be several hundred times hotter than a jalapeño. Respect the heat.
Scoville values are approximate and vary with growing conditions, ripeness and individual pods.
How we process
Every batch is harvested ripe, handled with care and processed in a clean, controlled facility in Trinidad — locking in the heat, colour and aroma.
Harvest
Ripe pods picked at peak heat and flavour from Trinidad and Tobago growers.
Clean & sort
Washed, inspected and graded in our hygienic processing facility.
Slice & dry
Carefully prepared and dehydrated to concentrate their fire and preserve flavour.
Pack & ship
Sealed in Red Hot Trini Peppers packaging, ready for kitchens around the world.
Authentic Trini heat, ready for your kitchen
Our dried peppers are grown and processed in Trinidad — pure pepper, nothing else. Use them to craft hot sauces, season curries and stews, or grind your own fiery powders.
- Dried Trinidad super-hot peppers in retail packs
- Bulk & wholesale supply for sauce makers, chefs and distributors
- Authentic Trinidad and Tobago origin
- Ask us about current varieties and availability
A taste of the heat
Ready to feel the fire?
For orders, wholesale pricing and export enquiries, reach out to the Red Hot Trini Peppers team.
⚠️ Super-hot peppers are extremely potent. Wear gloves, avoid touching your eyes and keep away from children.