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Tia Lupita

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4 bottlesHeat: Mild to HotNotes to explore: chipotle, cilantro, cumin
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Chipotle supplies deep smoke, supported by cumin, oregano and garlic, with blue agave nectar in the recipe.

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Flavor & heat
Chipotle Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: 1/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: 4/5; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Habanero is blended with carrot, onion, mango and date syrup, then seasoned with garlic, oregano, cumin and turmeric.

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Flavor & heat
Habanero Hot Sauce: 5 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Hot (3/5). Sweet: 2/5; Sour / tangy: 2/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 1/5; Fruity: 2/5; Savory / umami: 1/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Ripe red jalapeño and toasted spices lead this table sauce, with distilled vinegar adding brightness and garlic, oregano and cumin in support.

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Flavor & heat
Hot Sauce: 3 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Medium (2/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 3/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: 2/5HeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

Tomatillo and green jalapeño make a mild, slightly creamy verde, with cilantro and garlic. Tomatillo supplies a subtle tang.

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Flavor & heat
Salsa Verde: 2 of 6 flavors scored. Heat: Mild (1/5). Sweet: Not established; Sour / tangy: 1/5; Smoky: Not established; Garlicky: 2/5; Fruity: Not established; Savory / umami: Not establishedHeatSweetSour /tangySmokyGarlickyFruitySavory /umami05

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