# Trinidad Scorpion

Also known as Butch T Scorpion, Butch Taylor Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpion Butch T, Trinidad Scorpion Pepper.
Species: Capsicum chinense.

Trinidad Scorpion is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. Capsi’s sourced range is 801,180–1,392,452 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,029,271). Flavor is fruity, sweet, citrusy, floral, tropical. Used for hot sauces, chili powders, marinades, extreme-heat cooking (used very sparingly), salsas. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 41 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 801,180–1,392,452 SHU · Lab-verified
  Bosland, P. W., Coon, D., & Reeves, G. (2012) HortTechnology 22(4):534-538 · HPLC
  DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH.22.4.534
  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.22.4.534

- 1,500,000 SHU · Official breeder
  Heat | Chile Pepper Institute · HPLC
  https://cpi.nmsu.edu/chile-info/heat.html

- 800,000–1,463,700 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Trinidad Scorpion “Butch T” Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses · HPLC
  https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-scorpion-butch-t/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-scorpion/](https://pepperscale.com/trinidad-scorpion/)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/superhot-chili-peppers/trinidad-scorpion-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/superhot-chili-peppers/trinidad-scorpion-peppers/)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Scorpion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_Scorpion)

## FAQ
### How hot is Trinidad Scorpion?

Capsi’s sourced range is 801,180–1,392,452 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 1,029,271). 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 Trinidad Scorpion taste like?

Surprisingly sweet and fruity with bright citrus and floral notes. The extreme heat is intense and long-lasting, but the complex tropical sweetness makes it one of the most flavorful superhots.

### How do I grow Trinidad Scorpion?

Trinidad Scorpion: about 90-110 days to maturity, full sun sun.

### What can I substitute for Trinidad Scorpion?

7 Pot Douglah, Carolina Reaper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/trinidad-scorpion
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data