Your Myers-Briggs Type, the Scoville Scale, and the Chili Peppers You Like
Introduction
Spice tolerance is personal, but could your MBTI personality type influence your heat preferences? Just as some people love pushing their limits, others prefer a slow burn or a balanced heat level. This guide connects your MBTI type to the Scoville Scale, helping you discover your perfect chili match based on your personality!
Heat Tolerance and MBTI Types
Each MBTI type has a different approach to spice—some seek extreme heat, others enjoy subtle complexity, and some avoid spice altogether. Here’s a breakdown of how your personality type matches with the Scoville Scale and specific chili peppers!
🔥 Mild Tolerance – The Subtle Heat Lovers (0 - 5,000 SHU)
ISFJ (The Defender) – Poblano Pepper (1,000 - 2,000 SHU)
Caring and dependable, ISFJs prefer comforting flavors. They love poblanos—mild but flavorful, adding a gentle warmth to dishes like chiles rellenos.
ESFJ (The Consul) – Anaheim Pepper (500 - 2,500 SHU)
Warm and sociable, ESFJs love spice that brings people together. Anaheim peppers provide just enough kick without overwhelming the dish.
ISTJ (The Logistician) – Shishito Pepper (100 - 1,000 SHU)
ISTJs prefer predictability, but shishitos keep things interesting—mild most of the time but occasionally delivering an unexpected spicy bite!
🌶 Medium Heat – The Balanced Burners (5,000 - 50,000 SHU)
INFJ (The Advocate) – Aji Amarillo (30,000 - 50,000 SHU)
Deep, introspective, and complex—INFJs gravitate toward the layered flavors of Aji Amarillo, a Peruvian pepper with fruitiness and a medium burn.
INTJ (The Mastermind) – Serrano Pepper (10,000 - 23,000 SHU)
Strategic and always looking ahead, INTJs favor controlled heat. Serranos are precise, offering sharp, clean spice without overpowering.
ENTP (The Debater) – Cayenne Pepper (30,000 - 50,000 SHU)
Spicy, dynamic, and full of energy, ENTPs are cayenne peppers—bold, sharp, and able to spice up any conversation or dish.
🔥🔥 High Heat – The Fire Enthusiasts (50,000 - 250,000 SHU)
ESTP (The Entrepreneur) – Thai Bird’s Eye Chili (50,000 - 100,000 SHU)
Adventurous, thrill-seeking, and full of adrenaline, ESTPs crave bold heat. Thai Bird’s Eye chilies deliver an instant fiery punch—just like them.
ENTJ (The Commander) – Scotch Bonnet (100,000 - 350,000 SHU)
ENTJs are natural leaders, and Scotch Bonnets match their commanding presence—powerful, vibrant, and unapologetically bold.
🔥🔥🔥 Extreme Heat – The Heat Seekers (250,000+ SHU)
ENFP (The Campaigner) – Habanero (100,000 - 350,000 SHU)
Passionate and full of energy, ENFPs are habaneros—sweet, fiery, and always the life of the party.
ESTJ (The Executive) – Ghost Pepper (850,000 - 1,041,427 SHU)
Direct and intense, ESTJs bring the heat of a Ghost Pepper, challenging everyone around them to step up their game.
ISTP (The Virtuoso) – Carolina Reaper (1,400,000 - 2,200,000 SHU)
Daring and risk-taking, ISTPs thrive on controlled danger—they are the Carolina Reapers of the world, thrilling but not for the faint of heart.
Find Your Perfect Chili Match!
Now that you know your MBTI heat level, why not experiment with chili peppers that suit your personality? Whether you're a mild ISFJ or a Reaper-loving ISTP, there's a chili for you!
🔥 Spice things up with our specialty chili-based rubs and hot sauces tailored to your MBTI type! 🔥
INSERT PHOTO: Scoville Scale Chart with Matching MBTI Personalities
