Try and picture in your mind, the warm waters of the South Pacific washing into a large bay, lined with golden beaches on New Zealand’s North East coast. The surrounding land is a mix of bush and the lush green pasture supporting the dairy industry for which this country is justly famous. And scattered amongst the farm land are Northland’s new “hot crop”.Yes, chili peppers, Capsicum frutescens, the main ingredient in the world famous Kaitaia Fire organic hot sauce made at this bay, and named after the local town.
