Pink Tiger Pepper

Sweet and fruity with floral, perfumey notes and a light bitterness; reminiscent of peach bhut varieties.

A cross between the Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta de Neyde, the Pink Tiger produces twisted, lightly wrinkled pods that typically ripen from green and dark purple to creamy pink, peach, or light purple with vibrant purple splotches or striations. The plants feature beautiful dark green and purple foliage, grow bushy to roughly 3-4 feet tall and wide, and are known as prolific producers. It delivers a sweet, fruity punch with floral and perfumey notes alongside substantial heat, making it popular both for cooking and as an ornamental variety.

This modern hybrid was developed in Italy by Enrico Lai (associated with Mojo Peppers / Mojopeppers) from a cross between Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta de Neyde. It combines the heat and fruitiness of its parents with striking coloration and dark foliage, and has become popular among specialty pepper growers for both culinary and ornamental use.

How hot is Pink Tiger Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 142,268 SHU (Lab-verified). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

What does Pink Tiger Pepper taste like?

Sweet and fruity with floral, perfumey notes and a light bitterness; reminiscent of peach bhut varieties.

How do I grow Pink Tiger Pepper?

Pink Tiger Pepper: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

What can I substitute for Pink Tiger Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.