Specimen 26 · C. annuum
Espelette
Basque Country, France
Sweet, hay-like, and gently warm.

HeatMild500–4,000 SHU
Fresh nameEspelette
Dried namePiment d’Espelette
Field notes
Character & use
A protected Basque pepper descended from chiles brought from the Americas.
- Tastes
- Sweet, hay-like, and gently warm
- Traditions
- Piperade · Powder · Charcuterie
- Native story
- Basque Country, France