TESTIMONIALS

Whether you're a Culinary Chef, a customer or a Bhut Jolokia enthusiast, we love hearing from you. Here's what our satisfied customers had to say:

"As a chef, currently Sous Chef for the only three time “James Beard Award” winner in history, I strive to use the best quality ingredients I can find. With the Waimea Bay Chili Pepper Company you can be assured you are getting the absolute best quality product. Let me assure you, you have never eaten anything as hot as what Jamie has!! NO where can you find the REAL thing, but here. You will find some dried, smoked, mass produced product out of India, if that is what you want, Crap. Don’t waste you’re time. Weather it’s the seeds, so you can grow your own, or (if you are lucky enough) some of the flake he has, YOU ARE GETTING THE REALLY SCARY STUFF!! (Seriously, I ate a half of one, and contemplated ripping my tongue, lips and throat out!!!) I have made a good friend in my dealings with this company. And if he wasn’t as good of a guy he could sell these things for twice what he is and I would still pay. I wasted close to $1,000 dollars and almost two years of searching for a source for REAL Jolokia and now I’ve found it."

Justin Bailey
Senior Sous Chef, Morgan’s In the Desert
La Quinta Resort & PGA West
The Waldorf Astoria Collection

"In the last week of April I purchased 24 bhut jolokia seeds from you. I followed your instructions to the letter, and 7 to 9 days later, 100% of the seeds sprouted. Another key to my success was to use rain water throughout the entire process and to go 100% organic. One of the other major factors is persistence and patience. Thank you for such fertile seeds. I could not have been happier with the results"

EXTREMELY HAPPY IN TEXAS!!!!!!"

Kevin

"Man I can not tell you how much I am diggin these peppers. I have incorporated the peppers into my salsa rojo and tomatillo salsa. WHAT a unexpected BANG it adds to the food. I use the “bhut dust” in my dry rubs for my smoked pork, chicken, ribs and brisket. Really adds that subtle heat that is expected in good Texas BBQ. I have used all types of hot peppers but nothing compares to the volcanic heat these give to food as will as a very unique flavor.

Thanks again for these INSANELY VOLCANIC HOT PEPPERS!!"

Patrick Gerac
Executive Chef
Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center

"WOW! These buggers are hot! I appreciate the quick shipping..."
"I made a vinegar based hot sauce, using your peppers, that was a hit at our Super Bowl party. I dried and slivered the rest of the peppers and will be using them in various recipes. My father says that he has never had anything that is too hot for him .... we shall see..."

Robert Lewis

Hi Jamie, "Just wanted to let you know I am already seeing great results with my ghost pepper seeds. I started 5 seeds in my garage. It is still in the thirties here at night so I bought a cheap aquarium heat lamp and put it 12 inches above the seeds. My first seedling came up in 8 days, now I have 3. I also started 5 in the house in a slightly warm spot, about 75 degrees, and the first one popped today at 10 days. Great quality seeds, thank you!"

Brian Holmes

"Aloha Jamie,

I just wanted to let you know that I had first germination at 7 days and then 5 more in the following three days. The sprouts look strong. I am attempting an indoor only grow. I have kept reptiles for 20 years, so I am counting on my experience to apply to this.

Any suggestions? I have 2 24" blue spectrum leaning fluorescents and a HID Metal Hilide in a 26" square, 6' tall grow chamber. All organic soils in a 18 gallon well drained tub. The sprouts are in a smaller set up right now, but I will be transferring to the larger chamber soon.

How big do these plants really end up getting??? Any indoor grow tips, or know of any resources I should check out.

Thank you very much!"

Patrick

"Aloha Jamie,

Just wanted to let you know that I received your package the Saturday after you sent it (3 day transit time).

The flakes sure are hot but they are also tasty! Wonderful smoky, fruity flavor with a hint of sweetness.

I also soaked and planted 2 of the seeds I obtained from you in a Jiffy, 7 pellets contained in a covered enclosure and placed it on a computer that runs 24/7 for warmth. Wonder of wonders, both seeds have sprouted, the first erupted from the pellet in just 7 days! No true leaves yet but the largest sprout is 1½" tall already. The strongest will eventually end up planted in a large pot and hopefully I will have a long enough growing period to get some mature fruit off the plant. I'll let you know if I do!

Thank you very much!"

Peter

"I am just getting started on some indoor Bhut growing- and so far so good. I sowed 10 seeds and got first germination in 7 days! That was 3 days ago and I have another 5 sprouts up and rising already! Thanks for the great seeds!"

Satisfied Customer

"That Ghost Pepper was AMAZING! Please let me know when's the soonest I can get Fresh Peppers!"

Carlos

"HI Jamie, Got the second order, super nice peppers......I liked the first one really once it dried out, but these are much sweeter smelling and just awesome. Thanks."

Thomas

" Aloha Jamie, Thanks for taking the time to speak with me today; so refreshing to have you pick up the phone and answer my questions. It was great to hear more about the delicate process that your peppers go through after harvest and before they are shipped out. It sounds intense! I appreciate the efforts of your labor and I look forward to the gift you sent out. I am ordering more seeds for my friends here in New York as our grow season has arrived. A great hot sauce recipe will soon be on its way to you- I made a test batch with your peppers and it was a huge hit on a recent trip to Buffalo- and they know hot sauce!"

Patrick

" Hello Jamie, I just wanted to say thanks for the help with my Jolokia plants. I was able to save all but 2 of them and I have 10 plants in my garden and gave 6 away to family for mothers day. Thanks again for the help and have good day."

Bob