Chilli Types: Piri Piri

The soul of African and Portuguese spice. Also known as the African Bird’s Eye, Piri Piri (Capsicum frutescens) is a small pepper with a clean, creeping heat (50,000 – 100,000 SHU). It’s not just about heat; it has a complex, citrusy, and slightly smoky flavour that forms the backbone of the world-famous Piri Piri sauce.