Chilli Encyclopedia
4 articlesVarieties, Scoville ratings, origin stories, and the science of what makes chillies burn.
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The World's Hottest Chillies: From Jalapeño to Pepper X
A guide to the extreme end of the Scoville scale — what makes the world's hottest chillies hot, and how they compare.
19 Mar 2026
6 min
A Brief History of Chillies: From the Andes to Every Kitchen
Chillies were domesticated 6,000 years ago in South America. Here's how they conquered world cuisine in under 500 years.
Chilli Encyclopedia
27 Feb 2026
6 min
The Science of Spice: Why Chillies Burn and Why We Love It
Capsaicin doesn't actually burn you — it just convinces your nervous system that it does. The science of why chilli heat hurts so good.
Chilli Encyclopedia
17 Feb 2026
6 min
Chilli Varieties Explained: Capsicum annuum vs chinense vs frutescens
Not all chillies are the same species. Understanding the three main Capsicum species tells you a lot about heat, flavour, and growing behaviour.
Chilli Encyclopedia
07 Feb 2026