gewürzhaus

With a staggering amount of heat, birdseye chilli is often used in condiments where heat, rather than flavour, is the main attraction. In ground form, this chilli disperses instantly and evenly through pastes, marinades and sauces without any prep.

Heat Level: 10/10

With a staggering amount of heat, birdseye chilli is often used in condiments where heat, rather than flavour, is the main attraction. A very small and highly pungent chilli, it can be used whole, crushed or ground. These whole chillies can be used whole for a milder infused heat, or toasted and ground for maximum pungency.

Heat Level: 10/10

This smoke-dried jalapeno chilli, native to Mexico, is famously used in the dish 'adobo'. Its earthy smokiness yet floral sweet tones will make you reconsider the general perception of chillis being nothing more than burning hot. Add this to anything that you feel might need a smoky, spicy kick.

Heat Level: 6/10

This smoke-dried jalapeño chilli, native to Mexico, is famously used in the dish adobo. Its earthy smokiness yet floral sweet tones will make you reconsider the general perception of chillies as being nothing more than burning hot. Add this to anything you like chilli in - one of our favourites, it's sure to become yours too. These whole dried pods rehydrate for a smoky, complex sauce, or can be toasted and ground fresh for a more vibrant powder.

Heat Level: 6/10

Viva Tex Mex! The official dish of the US state of Texas, chilli con carne literally means 'chilli with meat' and is often referred to as just 'chilli'. Ours is a delicious and fiery blend that's hard to beat. Packed full of Mexican chillies and cumin, this blend is perfect in tacos, spicy casseroles and bean soup.

Flavour Notes: Fiery, savoury, earthy, complex

Cuisine: American

Heat Level: 3/5

This chilli's deep red flesh has a green-tea flavour with berry overtones. Used in salsa for tamales, the guajillo chilli is also great in pastes, butter and meat rubs - try it with chicken. This ground chilli is ready to use straight from the jar, ideal for quick rubs, marinades and pastes.

Heat Level: 4/10

This chilli's deep red flesh has a green-tea flavour with berry overtones. Used in salsa for tamales, the guajillo chilli is also great in pastes, butter and meat rubs - try it with chicken. These whole dried pods rehydrate in warm water for a rounder, more complex sauce, or can be toasted and ground fresh for a punchier powder.

Heat Level: 4/10

One of the hottest chillies on the market, the habanero is not for the faint-hearted! Add it sparingly to hot sauces, stews and curries. The delicious citrus-like flavour and floral aroma are quickly overpowered by its heat. This ground chilli is ready to use straight from the jar, ideal for quickly seasoning hot sauces, marinades and extreme spice blends without any prep.

Heat Level: 10/10

One of the hottest chillies on the market, the habanero is not for the faint-hearted! Add it sparingly to hot sauces, stews and curries. The delicious citrus-like flavour and floral aroma are quickly overpowered by its heat. These whole dried pods can be rehydrated and used whole or toasted and ground fresh for a more vibrant, aromatic powder.

Heat Level: 10/10

Use fiery chilli flakes with seeds in dishes which require robust heat and texture. Sprinkle over pizza, pasta, soups and roasts. Ideal for making your own chilli oil. Also use in stir-fries, curries, stews and Asian dipping sauces.

Heat Level: 7/10

This semi-hot chilli from the northern region of India has a wonderfully bright red hue with a fruity and fresh chilli aroma. A good all-round chilli to add to curries and sauces, seafood and poultry dishes, or quickly blanched vegetables in a light sauce.

Flavour Notes: Medium heat, fruity chilli flavour

Cuisine: Indian

Heat Level: 2/5

Mild seedless chilli is made by deseeding the fruit of long chilli to remove some of the heat, then chopping to form a crushed flake. Excellent in pasta, risotto and other dishes where you want visual appeal and just a friendly suggestion of heat. Its bright colour lifts barbecue seafood marinades and poultry dishes. Seedless chilli also sticks to food better than its seeded counterpart.

Heat Level: 6/10

With delicious aromas of chocolate and cherry, these brownish-black, mild to medium chillies are traditionally used in Mexican moles, as well as other sauces and stews.

Heat Level: 3/10

A sampler version of our top selling spice blend, this spice sachet and matching recipe is a thoughtful way to introduce Gewürzhaus spices to family and friends.

Make your own all-natural, umami-rich chilli oil in minutes. Add one part of the blend to four parts of hot neutral oil. Heat the oil over medium-low heat until it reaches 180°C. Use this condiment to bring instant flavour and depth to your stir fries, noodles or even pizza. Mix in Chilli Flakes or Sichuan Pepper to dial up the heat.

Affectionately named 'little raisin' due to its resemblance to both the colour and flavour of raisins, the pasilla chilli is one of the main ingredients in Mexican mole. With chocolate overtones and a delicious fruitiness, this chilli is a must try. In its ground form, it is ready to use straight from the jar, ideal for quick moles, braises and marinades.

Heat Level: 4/10