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Chili kit? Really? Buy spices where the Hispanics shop and don't buy the overpriced little can spice rack type. Idea is to buy the freshest available, you don't know how long the stuff has been in a warehouse or on the shelf in an Anglo only store. Really makes a difference for chili powder. Carol Shelby's was ok, the only thing unique was the little packet of masa to use as a thickener. That was years ago but I suppose it's still the same stuff.

If you'd like to experiment with different peppers an Indian (dot) store is a good place to try as well.

I like to use a moderate chili powder, I'm looking for flavor. Can always up the heat with what we called a Christmas pepper in North Texas. Pretty little ornamental plant with many small peppers that change color, green - purple -red. Hotter 'n hell. Thinking NuMex Twilight or Centennial 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville. I expect the whole NuMex line is just as hot. Centennial, Twilight, and another from them all cross pollinate.