Dragon's Breath Pepper
About Dragon's Breath Pepper
Dragon's Breath Pepper is a chili pepper variety that's yet to gain much popularity, but it's creating quite a buzz among chili aficionados worldwide. It was developed in Wales by a man named Mike Smith, who claims that this chili is the world's hottest, even surpassing the Carolina Reaper in terms of heat. The Dragon's Breath Pepper is named after the Welsh dragon, and it's said to breathe fire like the mythical creature.
This pepper is small but fierce. It has an intense, fruity flavor that's coupled with an insane level of heat. According to Smith, the Scoville heat units (SHU) of the Dragon's Breath Pepper are 2.48 million, which is almost twice the heat of the Carolina Reaper. However, this claim has not been verified yet, so it's best to take it with a grain of salt.
The Dragon's Breath Pepper plant grows up to 3-feet tall and has a distinctive, bushy appearance. The fruits of this plant resemble small, red strawberries that measure about 1 inch in length. They are slightly pointy and have a bumpy, textured exterior. The interior of the pepper has a thin, white flesh that's filled with seeds.
The Dragon's Breath Pepper was initially developed for medical use, as its high capsaicin content has been proven to numb the skin and relieve pain. However, the plant's intense heat has made it more popular among chili enthusiasts who seek out the hottest peppers.
