Queen Majesty Red Habanero & Black Coffee Hot Sauce
Queen Majesty’s Red Habanero & Black Coffee Hot Sauce stands out as a bold, flavorful, and uniquely balanced sauce that has quickly become one of my favorites. I’ve gone through two bottles this year, which speaks to just how much I enjoy it. This sauce is habanero-forward, with an acidic secondary note that perfectly balances the floral heat of the habanero with a subtle, earthy coffee infusion.
The coffee flavor isn’t overpowering—it’s more evident in the sauce’s aroma and aftertaste than in the initial flavor. I believe the coffee is infused through vinegar, which creates a distinctive, harmonious blend. The coffee and vinegar work together to elevate the sauce, complementing the floral qualities of the habanero in a way that’s both unique and approachable.
While it’s a bit more expensive than my average hot sauce ($15 for a 147mL bottle, or $0.10/mL), it’s well worth the price. With a rating of 7.0/10—about 27% above my moving average of 5.5/10—it’s clear this sauce is a strong contender in my lineup.
This sauce is both innovative and versatile, thanks to the inclusion of black coffee, yet it doesn’t stray so far from the familiar that it would alienate traditional hot sauce fans. I would rebuy it in a heartbeat, and I’d confidently recommend it to anyone looking for a habanero sauce with a creative twist.
- Hot Sauce Taste: Excellent tasting habanero forward hot sauce with an acidic secondary taste that balances out the floral habanero with some earthy coffee.
- Coffee Flavor: The coffee tone isn’t really that prominent, you see it more in the hot sauce more than you do taste it.
- Overall Impression: Unique because of the inclusion of the black coffee but not so outlandish that you’d risk not liking it.
