IMHO I would have to say that the habanero family is, by far, the hottest chiles around. I have tasted, and used in cooking, both chiles. I have in my spice cabinet powders made from both chiles. And although the tepin powder is very impressively hot, the hab powder is far hotter. I agree with the idea that something like this is very subjective, so this is just my opinion. And opinions are like a**holes (oops! There I go dragging my knuckles again!) bellybuttons, yeah that's what I meant, bellybuttons. Everyone has one. But if you disagree, please don't flame me. I don't have the time right now to get engaged in any navel warfare right now. B-) George J. Goslowsky We are only immortal for a limited time