Saavyseeds Red Savina Hot Pepper Seeds - 35 Count - One HOT Pepper! HOT heat. If you think the habanero is hot, then you havent met its shock-red sultry sister. The Red Savina habanero once carried the title of hottest pepper in the world. Its a scorching hot pepper with a dramatic back story and even a bit of government protection. Few other pepper variations can claim that. Even those who are used to habaneros may find the Red Savina spicier than they can handle. At its mildest, the Red Savina chili sits at the same heat as the hottest potential habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper (100,000 to 350,000 SHU). Red Savina peppers were reported to a score up to 577,000 on the Scoville scale