Single Origin
Fair Wages
Freshest Harvest
Highest Quality
Grown in
Sirārakhong, Manipur
Legend has it that Hāthei chillis were first sighted by the Naga ancestors of Sirārakhong village in Manipur on a hunting trip many generations ago. Since then, this long, red, smoky chilli has been grown in every backyard garden.
These chillies are proudly grown by Hill Wild, a cooperative of farmers in Sirārakhong. By sharing their prized chillies with the world, they hope to champion indigenous food systems, restore biodiversity, and share the joyful food of their ancestors with the world.
Hāthei chillies come from the hills of Manipur, located in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot. The richness of this ecosystem and the indigenous practices of the farmers are what give these chillies their incredible flavor. Many nearby villages have tried to grow the Sirārakhong Hāthei chillies, but something about the terroir of Sirārakhong produces the very best!
Hāthei chillies owe their smoky flavor to their processing: The chillies are allowed to dry on the plant for maximum flavor, and are then wood-smoked on traditional bamboo mats, adding notes of bacon and chipotle to their fruity heat.
What Sets Us Apart
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| Single Origin |
Sourced directly from our partner farms |
Never |
Usually from bulk importers |
| Pay Farmers Living Wages |
3x - 5x the commodity price |
Never |
Very little transparency |
| Guaranteed Freshest Harvest |
Harvest dates on every tin |
Often 5-7 years old! |
No transparency |
| Highest Quality Standards |
No pesticides, no fillers, always lab tested |
Never |
Cheap filler ingredients |
