Chili Pepper News — history

Unveiling the Ancient Origins of Hot Chocolate: A Mayan Delicacy

Unveiling the Ancient Origins of Hot Chocolate: A Mayan Delicacy

Long before chocolate became the beloved sweet treat we know today, it held a revered status among ancient civilizations like the Mayans. The origins of hot chocolate can be traced back to Mesoamerica, where it was enjoyed by the Mayan people as a sacred and luxurious beverage. Let's delve into the fascinating history of hot chocolate and uncover its ancient origins.

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Pepper Profile: The Habanero

Pepper Profile: The Habanero

It may not be the hottest pepper in the world anymore, but you certainly don’t want to underestimate the habanero! This very hot pepper still packs quite a punch. Ranked the world’s hottest pepper by Guinness in the late 1990s, the habanero has been surpassed by a number of super-hot peppers over the years. Even so, it’s at least 70 times hotter than the average jalapeno, with some measuring even hotter than that.

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Hot History: Random and Quirky facts about Chili Peppers

Hot History: Random and Quirky facts about Chili Peppers

Chili Peppers have quite the history, and random facts are just the thing to keep game night exciting as you serve some tasty grub drowning in hot sauce. We uncovered some interesting historical facts about chili peppers and hot sauce - not alternate facts, but actual facts that date back to our forefathers. Here are some of our favorite random facts.

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