Trinidad Seasoning botanical illustration

Trinidad Seasoning

Capsicum chinense

A low-heat aromatic chinense-type chile added to the flavor-first, heat-optional system.

Mild 0–1,000 SHU
Flavor
Tropical, floral.
Origin
Trinidad and Tobago
Best uses
Fresh / seasoning
Days to maturity
90-120

How the heat plays out

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Builds gradually, climbs to a low peak, and fades quickly, felt across the mouth. Aromatic, building

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