A tasting kit made for those who can't live without their hot sauce. Whether you need to hide it in this 'book' to avoid offending the host or show your commitment to being as Christmasy as ever (elfletic - in an over the top kind of way), this will hide a multitude of sins. Ditch the box in favour of discretion—the bottles will be your perfect companion. Choose your flavour, and it’ll slip into whatever you need—your pocket, handbag, manbag, glovebox or your desk drawer.
What's Inside: The book opens to reveal five 30ml tasting bottles of Thousand Apologies current batch.
See below for details on each flavour
Author's Notes: A book about training to be elflectic
Pairing: Ceviche, tacos, scrambled eggs, cheese boards, salads, burgers, dumplings, Ribs, sandwiches, beans, grilled tofu, marinades, pulled pork.
What's inside (in order of heat level):
Finger Lime x Jalapeño
- The feisty Finger Lime x Jalapeño is made with Australian native finger lime for its zing and pepperberry for its umami, then combined with bright jalapeños, slow-cooked onions, and garlic to deliver mild umami goodness. Not your usual jalapeño hot sauce.
- Heat Level — Mild Chillies — Jalapeño
- Try it with — Ceviche, tacos, scrambled eggs, cheese boards, salads
Davidson Plum x Habanero
- The racy Davidson x Habanero champions Australia's native Davidson plum for a tangy kick, blends it with bold, fruity Habaneros, and rounds it off with ginger and muscovado sugar—delivering hot sauce lovers the perfect balance of pep and flavour.
- Heat Level — Medium Chillies — Habanero
- Try it with — Yogurt to make a dip, omelettes, chicken parmas, burgers, dumplings
Kakadu x Jalapeño
- Hotter than your usual Jalapeño sauce, this one has aniseed tones. It heroes Kakadu plum and Jalapeño, spiked with some extra hot chillies for a little more kick. Pressed green apple juice makes for a sugar-free alternative, and it's finished with ginger, Vietnamese mint, coriander, and fennel giving the sauce a bright herby tone.
- Heat Level — Hot Chillies — Jalapeño and Extra Hot Chilli Mix
- Try it with — Pies, pho, soups, souvlakis, wraps, burgers
Blood Lime x Scorpion
- This peppy, smoky sauce channels the essence of a barbecue without sticking to the script. It's built on the bold tang of blood lime and blood orange with a dash of rainforest lychee adding a tamarind tone. A dash of tamari brings a salty depth, while a touch of maple syrup delivers the sweetness you never knew your barbecue sauce was missing—perfect for those seeking something deep and bold.
- Heat Level — Very Hot Chillies — Scorpion
- Try it with — Ribs, sandwiches, beans, grilled tofu, marinades, pulled pork
Desert Lime x Carolina
The ouchy Desert Lime x Carolina sauce heroes Australian native desert lime, pepperberry, and the deadly Carolina Reaper. Add organic apple cider vinegar, garlic, and muscovado sugar for a giddy, caramelly flavour bomb.
- Heat Level — Super Hot Chillies — Carolina Reaper
- Try it with — Sangas, pies, toasties, swirled through hummus, Pico de Gallo
