The habanero pepper is 85 centuries old. How hot is it? These habaneros from Yucatan come in at 200,000 – 300,000 Scoville heat units. Runner up to the Red Savina habanero pepper at 350,000 – 550,000 units. For some perspective, the Tabasco pepper is 30,000 – 50,000 while the weak jalapeno is 3,500 – 4,000 Scoville heat units. Ooooo la la!