On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:58:11 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:30:30 -0500, zxcvbob wrote:
>
>> Most store-bought jalapeños are mild. Not just slightly hot, but mild
>> like a bell pepper. (I seek out the ones with cracks in the skins, they
>> often have a little heat.) So I started buying serranos, but they are
>> not really hot either now. Yesterday I bought a handful of little Thai
>> peppers thinking at least they would be hot. Well, some of them are,
>> barely.
>>
>> This is starting to **** me off.
>
> I think you have a problem with your hot-receptors. As far as I
> know there is no mild serrano or thai bird - and no drastic
> changes in growing conditions.
>
> I have not noticed any heat reduction in either of those peppers
> and I use each of them almost weekly. I've heard this from
> several people here (not the first for you), but I just think
> you're taste buds are wearing out.

i don't often buy fresh peppers, but i've not heard of 'mild' thai peppers,
either.

your pal,
blake