Blog — ghost pepper

About a decade ago, the ghost pepper was recognized as the hottest on the planet. That’s a big deal for a chili pepper; it’s like winning an Oscar. For a few years, it held the top spot and did all sorts of things that movie stars do when they win Oscars. The ghost pepper held press conferences, appeared at the decade’s trendiest festivals, created products in its image (like ghost pepper sauces), and was accidentally photographed in a drunken state…