EST. 2011 • ATLANTA, GEORGIA • SHIPS NATIONWIDE
AUTHENTIC GHOST PEPPERS FOR THE FEARLESS
Premium super hot peppers and specialty chili products, handled with grower-grade obsession and shipped fresh from Atlanta to your door.
Premium Selection
SHOP OUR SUPER HOT PEPPERS
Ghost peppers, African Bird, and Scotch Bonnets. Powder, flakes, and dried pods. All handled with the same obsession that started in an Oregon backyard. Pick your heat level.
Powder
African Bird Pepper
Classic West African cayenne — fruity, fragrant, and ferociously hot. A kitchen essential for serious cooks.
$8.20 – $60.50
Powder
Ghost Pepper
Pure Bhut Jolokia ground fine. 1,041,427 SHU of authentic, uncut heat.
$12.99 – $85.00
Crushed
Ghost Pepper Flakes
Coarsely crushed whole ghost pepper pods. Maximum visual impact, maximum heat.
$11.99 – $70.00
Powder
Smoked Ghost Pepper
Cold-smoked Bhut Jolokia with layers of deep smokiness behind the searing heat.
$13.99 – $80.00
Powder
Sampler Pack
Six of our bestselling products in one bundle. The perfect introduction to serious heat.
$34.99
6 Varieties
Carolina Reaper
The Guinness World Record holder at 2.2M SHU. Handle with extreme caution.
$14.99 – $90.00
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SMOKED
African Bird
Also known as African Devil or Peri Peri. This wild pepper grows fierce and free, bringing…
Price range: $8.00 through $60.00 VIEW PRODUCT -
SMOKED
Ghost Pepper
Also known as Bhut Jolokia. The legendary super-hot pepper that put extreme heat on the map.…
Price range: $18.00 through $65.00 VIEW PRODUCT -
SMOKED
Scotch Bonnets
Straight from Jamaica. Part of the Capsicum chinense family with 150,000 to 350,000 Scoville units of…
Price range: $8.00 through $60.00 VIEW PRODUCT
From a farmers market booth
to a nationwide distributor.
our story
HOW THE FIRE STARTED
Ghost Peppers Today started in the spring of 2011 as a simple gardening hobby in Oregon. Lamar Visarraga Sr. (founder) planted his first super-hot peppers in a backyard with zero business plan and absolutely no intention of building a company. He simply believed that the best peppers deserve patience, not mass production. When harvest came, the peppers were too good to keep to himself. He took them to the Oregon County Fair and the Eugene Farmers Market with a folding table and peppers that spoke for themselves. There was no marketing budget and no slick packaging. Word spread. Customers came back. Then they brought friends.
Today we operate out of Atlanta, Georgia, shipping super-hot pepper products to kitchens, restaurants, and heat enthusiasts across all 50 states. The scale has changed, but the standard has not. Every batch is still handled with the same care we learned in that Oregon backyard.
- 14+ years in the super hot pepper business
- Serving pepper lovers across all 50 states
- Authentic sourcing with zero fillers and zero compromises
- Small-batch processing for maximum freshness and potency
WHY CHOOSE US
The Ghost Peppers Today Difference
Extreme Heat
Our ghost peppers are tested and verified. The Ghost Pepper clocks in at over 1M Scoville Heat Units. Real numbers. Real fire.
100% PURE PEPPER
We never dilute powders or blend in substitutes. What you order is exactly what you get. Pure pepper from our facility to your kitchen. No surprises.
Award-Winning
Guinness World Records recognition as the USA’s spiciest tropical pepper distributor.
FRESHNESS GUARANTEED
Dried, ground, and packaged on demand. Your order ships fresh from Atlanta. We do not let heat sit in a warehouse and go stale.
For Heat Lovers
Not for the Faint-Hearted
Ghost peppers rank among the world’s hottest. Our products are built for heat seekers who want real flavor alongside serious Scoville counts. Every batch is grower-direct, small-batch processed, and shipped fresh from Atlanta.
Mild
Extreme
Customer Reviews
WHAT PEPPER
PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“The ghost pepper powder is the most potent I’ve ever tried. Freshness and heat level are unmatched. This is the real deal.”
Marcus J.
Austin, TX
“African Bird Pepper changed my cooking. Fragrant, authentic, and fiercely hot. I order a fresh bag every single month.”
Priya K.
Seattle, WA
“Got the sampler pack and now I’m obsessed. These aren’t the watered-down grocery store powders — they’re potent and fresh.”
Tom R.
Chicago, IL
FAQs
Common Questions From Pepper Lovers
What makes your ghost peppers different from grocery store peppers?
Grocery store peppers often sit in warehouses for months, losing potency and flavor. Our peppers are grower-direct, processed in small batches, and shipped fresh from Atlanta. We handle every batch with the same care we used when growing peppers in our own backyard.
Do you offer smoked pepper varieties?
Yes. We offer both Regular and Smoked flavors for our Ghost Pepper and African Bird products. Our smoked peppers are slow-dried to add a deep, earthy layer to the heat. Perfect for barbecue rubs, chili, and anything that needs fire with a hint of campfire.
What is the best way to start cooking with ghost peppers?
Start small. Our ghost pepper powder blends easily into soups, sauces, and marinades. A quarter teaspoon is plenty for most dishes. You can always add more heat. You cannot take it out. We recommend wearing gloves when handling dried pods or flakes.
How fast will my order arrive?
We process orders quickly and ship from Atlanta, Georgia. Most customers receive their peppers within 3 to 7 business days. We pack everything with care because broken jars and spilled powder are tragedies we refuse to let happen.
Are your peppers too hot for everyday cooking?
Not at all. Our African Bird Pepper sits at a mild-to-hot level, making it perfect for everyday marinades and seafood. Our Ghost Pepper and Scotch Bonnet bring serious heat for the brave, but even those can be used in small amounts to build incredible flavor without melting your face off.
What happens if I am not happy with my order?
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Saturday
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