Tepin Sonorah Cappuccino

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Tepin Sonorah Cappuccino is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to caramel, with round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rated hot, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 SHU. Associated with SW US / N. Mexico (wild).

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NameTepin Sonorah Cappuccino

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-A-SM-T-6-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Caramel

Pod FormRound/tomato/cherry/marbles

RegionMexico / USA

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - SW US / N. Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Tepin Sonorah Cappuccino is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to caramel, with round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rated hot, ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 SHU. Associated with SW US / N. Mexico (wild).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Tepin Sonorah Cappuccino?

The Tepin Sonorah Cappuccino measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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