It is one of the most popular types of chili pepper among other types of chili pepper in the domestic market of India. Teja chili has a fiery spicy taste and is considered one of the hottest chili peppers in India. The sharpness can reach 170,000 SHU.
The plant yields large harvests of long, sharp red chili pepper with a spicy taste, which turns from dark green to beautiful red when ripe.