Rika Usami (THSC Rika Usami Scorpion)

THSC Rika Usami Scorpion is a named super-hot Capsicum chinense cultivar released by The Hippy Seed Company (THSC) in Australia. It is presented by the breeder as an extreme-heat creation positioned among the highest-heat peppers in contemporary superhot cultivation.

Pods begin green and ripen to a vivid red at full maturity. Seller descriptions state mature fruit measure approximately 6–7 cm long and 2.5–3.0 cm wide. The plant is described as bushy and typically reaches around 1.0 metre in height when grown in pots, with larger growth possible when planted in-ground.

Heat is rated by THSC at approximately 2 200 000 Scoville Heat Units. This figure is based on breeder claims rather than independently published laboratory testing. Flavour is described as sweet and fruity, though the intensity of heat is reported to build rapidly and dominate the tasting experience.

Suggested uses from the breeder include hot sauces, chilli salts, and powders, with emphasis on careful handling due to the extreme capsaicin level.

The name honours Rika Usami, a karate kata champion, and is framed as a tribute reflecting precision and mastery. There is no publicly documented independent breeding paper or registry entry beyond breeder release information; documentation originates from THSC and related seed listings.