Chili Powders are a true Texan classic initially concocted by 19th century Texas Cowboys to sustain them on the long trail to the Californian goldfields. It’s a blend of seemingly humdrum spices that together create a powder that’s pure magic. As popularity grew for this pure gold mine of spices, varieties of this beloved classic began to emerge. Let’s explore.

Mild Chili Powder

Smells like: pleasantly spicy with notes of cocoa and cumin.

Tastes like: savory with a slight heat, very palatable paired with mild Ancho forward notes. Imparts chili notes without being overpowering in blends and dishes.

Best use: ideal for a delicate palate or to enhance and balance blends with lively ingredients.

Medium Chili Powder

Smells like: the essence of TexMex, with notes of oregano and cumin.

Tastes like: sweeter with a 20% increase in richness than our Mild, very subtle.

Best use: TexMex dishes and in blends to serve as a moderately spicy chili base.

New Mexico Chili Powder

Smells like: spicy and robust with herbaceous notes.

Tastes like: hotter, saltier, and richer than Mild and Medium, delivering a more rounded heat experience.

Best use: shines superbly when used as a steak rub, on tacos, and as a spicy base for blends.

Santa Fe Chili Powder

Smells like: incredibly fragrant & spicy with visible crystalline granules due to the roasting of the chiles.

Tastes like: citrus-forward notes with a heat that develops into a nice, sustained warmth on the tongue.

Best use: pairs smoothly with salmon, seafood, and as a more complex base for savory, warm blends.

San Antonio Chili Powder

Smells like: chocolate-ancho forward, darker with more visible granules.

Tastes like: heat level similar to New Mexico & Santa Fe with the strongest Ancho flavor and a little bit of berry/fruity notes.

Best use: pairs well veggies and proteins as well as serving as a balanced, full-flavored base for blends.

Each of our Chili Powders elevates not only dishes with uniquely intricate flavors but also serves as a savory base for your custom blends. These humble spice blends are just waiting for you to impart your culinary creativity to make magic.