Spicy Squad Heat Index
We rate spiciness based on the following five criteria, each scored on a scale from 1 to 10:

1. Initial Kick:
   How immediate and intense is the spice upon the first bite? A 1 is a gentle tingle, while a 10 feels like a fiery explosion.
2. Flavor Balance:
   How well does the spice complement the dish? A perfect 10 means the spice enhances the flavors rather than overpowering them.
3. Sweat Factor:
   How much does it make us sweat? A 1 is no sweat, while a 10 is dripping like we just ran a marathon.
4. Lingering Burn:
   How long does the heat stay with you after finishing the dish? A short-lived tingle is a 1, but a lasting blaze that sticks around for minutes (or hours!) earns a 10.
5. Discretionary:
   Anything we should know about the restaurant? Great service? Great atmosphere? Here’s where we add a rating about the overall experience!

Final Rating:
Add up the scores from all five criteria to get the total heat score, with a maximum of 50. Bonus points for creativity, presentation, or an unforgettable spicy experience!

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Legend has it that Connor’s love for spicy food began with a fateful encounter at a Szechuan restaurant. The chef, impressed by Connor’s adventurous palate, offered a secret, ultra-fiery dish known as “Dragon’s Fury.” Little did Connor know, the dish contained a mystical pepper infused with the spirit of a fire-breathing dragon.

From the first bite, the fiery flavor awakened an intense connection to the pepper’s power. While Connor mastered the art of savoring spice, the dragon’s fiery essence remained within, manifesting as an extraordinary ability to sweat profusely when faced with heat. It’s said that the sweat is not just a reaction—it’s the dragon’s way of cooling its fiery core.

Now, every drop of sweat is a badge of honor, a testament to Connor’s fiery spirit and the spicy adventures that continue to fuel the legend.