Hot Paper Lantern Pepper
An elongated, lantern-shaped habanero heirloom prized for its blistering tropical heat, thin wrinkled walls, and vibrant red pods that mature earlier than traditional Caribbean chiles.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum chinense
Hot Paper Lantern Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the Hot Paper Lantern in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Extra Hot Peppers
150,000 – 400,000 SHU
55 times hotter than a jalapeño.
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
Fresh on the vine, it carries a crisp, vegetal brightness with hints of tropical fruit. When sliced open, it releases an immediate, pungent floral fragrance with an unmistakable, throat-tickling capsicum punch.
Color and Appearance
Elongated, wrinkled, and tapered, reminiscent of an ornate hanging lantern. The skin has a delicate, glossy sheen that transitions through three stages: starting lime green, shifting to bright orange, and ripening into a deep, glowing fire-engine red.
Pepper Pod Size
3 to 4 inches
Commonly Used In
Caribbean-style jerk marinades, fruit-forward craft hot sauces (pairing naturally with peach, mango, or pineapple), fermented table hot sauces, fiery hot honey, and vibrant artisan chili powders.
