How hot is the Cobanero Teardrop?

The Cobanero Teardrop measures 80,000–120,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 15 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Cobanero Teardrop

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to black, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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NameCobanero Teardrop

Alternative Name(s)Cobanero Teardrops

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-W-7-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)80,000 - 120,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormWedge

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to black, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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