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Best tasting hab? Peruvian White?

Roguejim

Roguejim

I know it's subjective, but what is your favorite habanero, for flavor?

How would you describe the Peruvian White for flavor?
 
I love the Peruvian white and it is a staple in my powders. It is great fresh and powdered. I love the level of heat and at times I can detect a citrus undertone.
 
Can anyone explain the difference in flavor between the Red Savina and the Caribbean Red? I have been going back and forth on those two [growing space is limited] -- I prefer fruitier peppers... but I have never tasted either. So far the only Habs I have tried are Orange and Mustard.

Edit: I have been doing a little research, and a couple of people said that the Caribbean Red has a "stingy" burn. I consider Jalapenos and Serranos to be kind of a stingy burn... would it be a fair assumption that the burn from the reds would be a far more intense, but similar burn to these two peppers?
 
Me too Westin, I love the Red Savina. I think the only difference between that and C-Red is heat.
The Savina is a smidge hotter.

But I am no expert.
 
Thanks for the reply Scovie... I have pretty well decided on the Savina. I might try to convince my dad to do the Caribbean. ;) I just wish I could grow them all! But I just have a small raised garden in the back yard... Might be time to expand.
 
I got some C-Reds from Justaguy last season, and they were HUGE. the size of a golfball at least.
I want to say they might be a little sweeter than the Savina too, but there might be more factors there...
When they got picked etc.

Savina is still my favorite Hab tho. I put that powder on everything!

Yes... especially eggs. lol
 
JoynersHotPeppers said:
I love the Peruvian white and it is a staple in my powders. It is great fresh and powdered. I love the level of heat and at times I can detect a citrus undertone.
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I haven't gotten too much of a citrus taste to mine, but it's hard to miss the citrus scent they have when cutting into them.... I like them, though.... Good heat level.... Hits almost immediately and doesn't last too long....
 
The Dutch Antillais Red is a great one for flavor too. A little different than other red habs I have tasted with a little smoky aftertaste. Hot and a good yielder too!

Matt
 
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