If you like to add some spice to your life, then 2026 may be the year for you, as the National Garden Bureau (NGB) has officially named it the Year of the Hot Pepper. From the super-hot to unique shapes, and those with superb flavor but without the fiery heat, there is a lot to discover about chili peppers, and 2026 is a perfect time to expand your horizons.
Peppers have been grown for thousands of years and play a pivotal role in many international cuisines. They are potentially as popular as ever nowadays, fuelled by a widening interest in global cooking, along with trendy ‘super-hot’ eating challenges sweeping social media.
