Tam Taeng

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Tam Taeng
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C. annuum
40,000 - 80,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Tam Taeng is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 40,000–80,000 SHU — roughly 10× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods take a standard tapered form, measure 3–4 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in USA.

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How hot is the Tam Taeng?

The Tam Taeng measures 40,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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