World’s Hottest Chillies & Where They Grow

BY: ANAMIKA AGARWALA

Known for its blistering heat and fruity flavour. Grown mainly in South Carolina, this chilli tops global heat charts.

Carolina Reaper – USA

Fiery pods with a slow-building burn. Originates from Moruga, famous for its intense heat.

Trinidad Moruga Scorpion – Trinidad & Tobago

Dark, earthy, and extremely hot. Cultivated widely in Trinidad and other Caribbean islands.

Pot Douglah – Caribbean

Sneaky heat with a delayed explosion. Developed in the UK, this chilli blends flavour and extreme spiciness.

Komodo Dragon Chilli – United Kingdom

Traditional heat powerhouse of the East. Grown in Northeast India and Bangladesh, known for its sharp bite.

Naga Morich – India & Bangladesh

Once the world’s hottest, still legendary. Primarily grown in Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur.

Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) – India

Intense burn with citrus tones. Cultivated in Queensland, famous for its stinging heat.

Scorpion Butch T – Australia