[Cornpone]

I happen to be a pepper nut and like the idea of a milder habanero. The habanero has a slightly smokey, nutty flavor, or least the ones I've been able to master, that is unique amongst peppers. The only problem is that it is almost impossible to enjoy it. While I will always eat hot peppers, I would enjoy a habanero that doesn't give me cause to consider whether I should have my stomach pumped.

[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

I agree. I love the flavor of habs, and can tolerate their heat, but others in my family can't. I'm eager to try one of these new, milder puppies.

By the way, stomach pumping is not an option when you down a really-too-hot pepper. The thought of it coming back up is unbearable in those circumstances. Of course, there's only one other exit, and that's equally dismal to contemplate. Which leaves death as the best option.

[Paleo Conservative]

I like jalepenos, but I can't eat habaneros. I tried one bite of one once. Anyway my stomach doesn't handle peppers and spicy food as well as it used to.

[FITZ]

I also like the idea --- right now I'm hooked on poblano chilis which you can eat a ton of but they don't cause you any pain. Chilis can have flavor and some bite but still be edible. It's also a myth that every Mexican likes chilis to be as hot as possible --- I've met some who won't even add onions to their food because they make it too spicy.

[bikepacker67]

I agree wholeheartburnly - a half-as-hot-hab is hardly a sacrilege

Afterall, it'll still be up there in the 50k's of the Scoville scale.

If you've ever just tried just the flesh (no seeds or white 'connective tissue) of a hab or 'scotch bonnet', it's a different flavor then most of the jalapeno varieties.