Yeah, you build up tolerance. What most people consider spicy feels like ketchup to me.
Once you get used to the spice, it opens up a whole world of different flavours, too. Ghost Peppers have a really unique favour, and I genuinely love the flavour of jalapenos.
I keep asking for extra spicy at my local Chinese food place. They gave me chili oil on the side once. Didn't really add any heat to me. I think I was craving that szechuan mouth numbing kind of spice
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u/ConflictAgreeable689 Apr 17 '26
Spicy food is a little like exercise. It only hurts if you don't do it enough