Hate to tell you this, man, but they don't ship well, at least in my experience. Certain pods, especially the fleshier/higher moisture ones, tend to get mushy. I can tell you this, though: they're some of the best-tasting peppers I've ever eaten, and the heat level is just right. Secret confession: when I get up every morning and go out to water and look over my plants, I eat most of the Tepins before they ever make it into the house.