Turkiye Yildizi, the Star of Turkey pepper from Pepperlover.com. Thank you so much Judy!
Who knew that such amazing C.chinense varieties were grown in Turkey? Brought to the west by Pepperlover.com.
What a great looking pepper! Big, fat and Star shaped!
The initial aromas were very tomato-like. More like brushing tomato leaves than the tomatoes them selves. Certainly lots of sweetness and a slight hint of that certain C.chinense aroma made it very appealing.
The peppers was extremely thick-walled and juicy, which was lovely. It really reminded me of the Isabella Island Habanero, which is a really unique variety. This one is just as unique. Flavours like a sweet ripe tomato, mixed with C.chinense were also quite unique and totally delicious!
The heat was a big surprise. Initially, perhaps 1/3 of an Orange Habanero, but it was a real creeper and just kept on slowly going up and up. Finally, I`d say this was easily as hot as a regular Orange Habanero, but with so much more going for it in the texture and flavor department.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQVk9ZHEcwI&feature=youtu.be
Who knew that such amazing C.chinense varieties were grown in Turkey? Brought to the west by Pepperlover.com.
What a great looking pepper! Big, fat and Star shaped!
The initial aromas were very tomato-like. More like brushing tomato leaves than the tomatoes them selves. Certainly lots of sweetness and a slight hint of that certain C.chinense aroma made it very appealing.
The peppers was extremely thick-walled and juicy, which was lovely. It really reminded me of the Isabella Island Habanero, which is a really unique variety. This one is just as unique. Flavours like a sweet ripe tomato, mixed with C.chinense were also quite unique and totally delicious!
The heat was a big surprise. Initially, perhaps 1/3 of an Orange Habanero, but it was a real creeper and just kept on slowly going up and up. Finally, I`d say this was easily as hot as a regular Orange Habanero, but with so much more going for it in the texture and flavor department.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQVk9ZHEcwI&feature=youtu.be
