Cayenne pepper is a generic name for any very hot ground chile or blend of chiles. Named after the city in French Guyana, cayenne is very spicy and adds quick heat to any dish. It is a key ingredient in loads of recipes and almost all spice mixtures, since you can easily control the amount to balance the heat level.

All about Cayenne Pepper, Mild — Spice

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatHot
CuisineIndian & south & asian, cajun & creole, american & canadian, caribbean
Best forSaute pan fry, roasting, finishing, quick weeknight, marinades rubs
Goes inCurry dal, soups stews, eggs breakfast, dips sauces
WithChicken, beef, pork, fish seafood, eggs
What’s in itchile peppers (40,000 HU)

How to use it

Cayenne with a dial-back. At 40,000 Scoville, this brings the classic cayenne heat without overwhelming everything else in the dish. Half a teaspoon heats up a pot of soup, a batch of deviled eggs, or a marinade. Use it anywhere you want cayenne flavor but need to taste the food underneath — mac and cheese, creamy soups, egg dishes, or a dry rub. Still hot, just not scorching.

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What’s in it

Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.

  • Spice · Caffeine-free

    Chile

    Capsicum annuum

    Dried chile peppers, whole, crushed or ground — the generic heat in twenty-nine products here, from curry powders to jerk to Tex-Mex. Heat comes from capsaicin and is measured in Scoville heat units; the shop's blends name theirs where the supplier gives a figure. The...

    Heat first, then a dry, fruity red-pepper taste; the darker dried chiles run raisiny and the lighter ones bright and tannic

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What it goes with

Hot enough to matter but manageable enough for warm tea. Brew our Assam with a splash of milk to handle the heat — the protein binds capsaicin while the malty richness complements the cayenne's warmth. For iced drinks with heavily spiced dishes, our Ceylon chilled is clean and refreshing.

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A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

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Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

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This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

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Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

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I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

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Great flavorful tea

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Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

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It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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