Last year was my first year growing peppers. Prior to that my favorite species would of been annuums. Last year no doubt chinese as I was in pursuit of manly heat . This year I would have to say my favorite species are the baccatums. Probably 75% of next years grow will be the baccatum species. Overall I like there flavor, heat level and ease of growing them. What is your favorite and why and has yours changed like mine has over a period of time.