Hot honey, a blend of honey and chili peppers, has been used for centuries in Italy and Brazil but became widely popular in the last decade. The taste and spiciness vary based on the types of peppers and the infusion process. Selection can be challenging, akin to choosing fine wine. The article features a tasting review of various hot honeys based on flavor, heat level, and pairings, indicating that there is a hot honey to suit every palate. Some brands may overdo the heat, resulting in unpleasant flavors.
Desert Creek's hot honey is infused with chipotle morita and habanero peppers, which are used in this honey too heavily to be in any way pleasant.
Choosing a good hot honey can be just as difficult as choosing a good bottle of wine.
Hot honey has caught on fast, with brands quickly popping up all over the world.
Something hot, just for the sake of being as hot as possible, is not something I want to incorporate into my food.
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