Taste is your ticket to travel back somewhere. Whether it reminds of home, or perhaps a place to that you never wanted to leave; one of the best ways to recall a destination is through your tastebuds. From farmers markets to night markets; Michelin star eateries to marina fish stalls; the stories told of a destination can by framed by the flavors presented on the plate.
As we filled our marketplace with the best culinary discoveries around the globe, we found a surprising number of ways that locals have met the desire to make food more exciting and flavorful. The passion for spice was evident in every corner of the world and was never lacking in creativity – nor heat!
So, whether your palate is a heat seeker, or you’re simply looking to bring a taste more than 3 fluid ounces home, we invite you to check out this collection of unique tastes, great flavors, and high-quality ingredients ranging from ghost pepper to aged cayenne peppers to bring the sizzle back to your steak (or fish, or veggies).
Spice up your life with Lilies of Charleston Spice Duo.
Lillie's brings family-tested seasoning blends to enhance your meals with the magic of spice & fire! The All-Purpose Mild+Hot Combo contains both the “Hissy Fit” (Spicy) and "Ho-Lotta" (Mild) seasoning mixes that add flavor to all kinds of proteins, seafood and vegetables. Natural, gluten-free, sugar-free and keto friendly – our pro tip is to try it as a popcorn topper for movie night!
Get a kick out of The Original Gangster Sauce
Sourced from Chicago Goods, an emporium of the windy city’s greatest finds, it’s Chicago Sauce + Giardiniera + Mayo + Truffle Oil. Their tag line says they’re “corrupting bland food the Chicago Way,” but we simply think The Original Gangster Sauce is quite possibly the most flavorful aioli ever created.
Stay spicy with Hawaiian Hot T’s Assortment Pack
This husband-and-wife duo based in O'ahu are bringing the Hawaiian life to the big wide world of hot sauce. A road/train/plane trip became the research needed to create the meticulously curated collection of gourmet delights in QT's Sample Pack. Having traveled through Baltimore, DC, Virginia, Philly, the Carolinas, Alabama, and Ohio; then Arizona, Texas, Louisiana and finally Hawaii – the array of exquisite flavors, elegantly packaged in sleek sample sized bottles is 2200 miles of research packed into the perfect fusion of flavor and heat. - Recommended by Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Carry on the Caribbean heat with Hot Delight Aruba
If we had two items to carry on, we’d suggest these two fiery friends discovered in Aruba from the beloved local brand Hot Delight. The Hot Delight Papaya Hot Sauce adds their signature zest and is mild but full of flavor! Made with local papayas - which is an incredibly special fruit in the Caribbean – this edition is the most popular flavor they vend. For the more adventurous, Hot Delight Madam Sauce is their hottest sauce yet; a true blend of Habaneros and Aruban Madam Jeanette hot peppers that delivers the perfect heat without changing the flavor of the food.
Bring the pepper to the party with Disco Inferno.
This Wisconsin-born cocktail-infuser Disco by DJ Leslie Kirchhoff makes it easy to craft the perfect spicy drink. A tantalizing blend of Bird’s Eye, Scotch Bonnet, Aji Panca & Chiltepin chilis is balanced with Cinnamon, Euphrates Mint, rosewater and whole botanicals to create a subtle cooling sensation and pleasant tingle. Just a few drops of Disco Inferno will elevate any cocktail recipe to a new level.
