Empress makes naturally fermented hot sauces with hand-selected Taiwanese chili peppers and produce.

Each drop of this Smokey Hibiscus Hot Sauce is an adventure with floral notes paired with subtle Longan smokiness that is accented by spicy heat. This vinegar-forward sauce creates balance among layers upon layers of delicate flavors that blend seamlessly into your every bite.

Made with Hibiscus flowers (also known as Roselle) grown under tropical sunlight in the southern coastal region of Hualien County, Taiwan. Made and bottled in small batches in Taiwan.

Tasting Notes and Usage

Spice Level: Medium

Floral notes paired with subtle longan smokiness that is accented by spicy heat. Vinegar-forward.

Pair with Noodles, Wontons, and Pizza.

Ingredients and Instructions

5 fl. oz.

Taiwan grown Hibiscus Tea (Filtered Water, Liquid Cane Sugar, Hibiscus, Haw Berry, Sun Dried Tangerine Peel, Spices), Distilled White Vinegar, Dragon Fruit, Onion, Hibiscus Syrup (Hibiscus Juice, Sugar, Maltose, Salt), Aged Ghost Pepper (Ghost Pepper, Salt), Empress' Select Aged Peppers (Taiwan Chili Pepper, Salt), Salt, Granulated Garlic, Herbs and Spices, Smoked Longan, Xanthan Gum

No preservatives
Additive free

Refrigerate after opening
Best before date printed on bottle

About Empress Hot Sauce

Denner and Jane founded Empress Hot Sauce in 2020, after quitting their corporate jobs in NYC and moving back to Taiwan. They were inspired by global flavors and Taiwan's unique produce to create flavorful sauces with a comfortable heat. All Empress hot sauces are naturally fermented, preservative and additive free, and vegan. Handmade with love in Taiwan using locally sourced ingredients.