CHSS - The Subtle Tease Hot Sauce

The Subtle Tease from California Hot Sauce Solutions is a fermented green hot sauce finished with fresh white truffle. A collaboration between J's Small Batch and Paulman Acre, it layers green fermented tang, the zest of Meyer lemon, and savory white truffle. It took second for Green at the 2023 Spicy International Flavor Awards. Sold in a 5 fl oz bottle.

At a glance

• Type: Fermented green hot sauce with white truffle
• Maker: California Hot Sauce Solutions (collaboration series)
• Heat level: Medium-hot
• Key ingredients: Fermented serrano, jalapeno, and Anaheim, tomatillo, Meyer lemon, white truffle
• Size: 5 fl oz
• Award: 2023 Spicy International Flavor Awards, 2nd in Green

Best for

• Finishing eggs, pasta, and risotto
• Drizzling over roasted vegetables and potatoes
• Elevating grilled chicken and fish
• Adding savory depth to grain bowls
• A standout gift for adventurous food lovers

How to use

Use as a finishing sauce where its truffle and citrus notes can shine, such as eggs, pasta, risotto, and roasted vegetables. A little goes a long way.

Flavor profile

Green and tangy from fermentation, brightened by Meyer lemon, with the savory, earthy subtlety of fresh white truffle and a medium-hot finish.

About California Hot Sauce Solutions

California Hot Sauce Solutions crafts small-batch, award-winning sauces, including collaboration-series bottles made with other respected makers.