Three Kings Hot Salt
Solar-evaporated sea salt infused with Ghost, Scorpion, and Reaper peppers. Modulated heat and flavor delivered through a precision stainless steel push grinder. Control the heat on every press.
Pure flavor. No sugar. Gluten free. No preservatives. No additives. No bullshit.
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How It's Made
We meticulously extract, blend and temper Ghost, Scorpion and Reaper peppers in our proprietary infusion process, carried by natural solar-evaporated sea salt. The result is modulated, controllable heat and flavor infusion, not a heat challenge.Flavor
Fruity, smoky undertones from the pepper blend; sea salt brightness. Heat builds gradually, then plateaus, not a spike.The Story
Three Kings started in our first season growing the super hots. I began with Scorpion, then added Ghost and Reaper. They were hot. Hard to eat straight, and I didn’t want to make another super hot sauce that very few people would like. I liked the idea of a perfumer’s approach instead: an essence that was translucent, pure and clean. I thought I would sell those extracts, until I realized that was a liability and probably still too spicy. Nobody was going to figure out how to use a drop or two. So what could I do with this stuff? Eventually it dawned on me that it might be good with salt. I found a way to infuse it, kept modifying, and shared it with friends through a lot of trial and error until the ratio and process appealed to everybody. I never encountered anybody who didn’t like it. I expected a little bit of “that’s not for me” or “too hot.” Nobody said that, and the spice lovers didn’t complain that it wasn’t enough. That blew me away. Everything we make is a development from that original formula. The three peppers complement each other and hit at different times and places on the palate, so I consider the blends an orchestration. It takes place over time. Instead of masking, it elevates, sharpens, enhances and warms, with unmatched versatility and nuance. There is a reason it’s our best seller by a large margin. It’s the Goldilocks blend: not too hot, just right. Magical.
-Alex
The Peppers
No Scoville rating on the finished salt. The heat comes from these peppers, meticulously extracted, blended and tempered in our proprietary infusion:
Ghost Pepper
1,040,000+ SHU of robust, fruity heat that spreads quickly then rests evenly on the palette, accentuating flavors and textures while incinerating tension away into the ether.
Scorpion Pepper
1,800,000+ SHU of sweet, earthy flavor with saturated depth, and a swelling, relentless sting that builds steadily, then smolders and chars throughout the body, bringing agony induced euphoria.
Reaper Pepper
2,200,000+ SHU of pungent floral aroma strikes immediately and drives stabbing, sharp heat to its violent peak intensity in an instant and then quietly tapers into a crucible of delirium.
Where It Shines
- Steak, prime cuts where subtle heat enhances char
- Eggs (breakfast salt)
- Pizza (finishing salt for heat + flavor)
- Watermelon, fruit salads (sweet + heat contrast)
- Cocktails (rim salt, Bloody Mary)
- Vegetables (roasted root vegetables)
Precision Dosing
The precision-milled push grinder delivers 515 measured presses per fill, 33mg of control per press. Each press is an exact dose, not a pinch of powder, and the heat stops when you stop pressing.Why Not Just Hot Sauce?
Unlike liquid hot sauce or chili powder:
- No sugar, no vinegar, pure flavor
- No dilution of dish
- Heat stops when you stop grinding
- Shelf-stable, refillable, travel-friendly
Don't Take Our Word For It
Rated 4.85 out of 5 by 727 verified buyers. Read them all ›
The spice level is just right as you can add as much as you need. I have put it on just about everything, from steak to ice cream. It adds such complexity to everything you eat.
It was both hot and savory without being overbearing or overpowering. I will definitely order more.
I love sea salt, so this combination is just perfect! Plus with the sleek dispenser you can take it with you anywhere!
I bought seven of these grinders so far because I can’t stop sharing this product with people who truly appreciates spice!
As a Gift
Luxury etched stainless steel push grinder. Refill packs available for recurring use. Unusual enough to stand out; useful enough to be used daily.Firecracker Farm Heat Scale (1-5)
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- 🔥🔥 Mermaid Mustache — Mild: ginger, tamari, wasabi
- 🔥🔥🔥 Three Kings Hot Salt — Flagship: modulated heat, fruity undertone, everyday usable
- 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Hotter Stuff — High heat, concentrated Three Kings blend
- 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Normalized Violence II — Peak heat for extreme heat enthusiasts