FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pique?

A bright, tangy chile vinegar inspired by the table sauce traditions of Central America and the Caribbean. It’s not a typical hot sauce. It’s lighter, sharper, and built to wake food up instead of burying it.

How spicy is it?

Medium heat, about a 4 out of 10, with the emphasis on brightness and acidity. Habanero-forward for the fruitiness, not for the raw heat. If most hot sauces leave your mouth smoldering, this is not that.

What do I put it on?

Eggs, rice and beans, grilled meats, seafood, crudos, tacos, vegetables, a michelada. Anywhere you’d reach for lime or vinegar, Pique works.

What’s in it?

Vinegar, habanero chiles, red chiles, dried chiles, garlic, salt, sugar. That’s the entire list — no fillers, no preservatives, no thickeners. 5 fl oz per bottle, hecho a mano in Berkeley, CA.

Why does it keep selling out?

We make it by hand in small batches with a small team. Batches 01, 02, and 03 all sold out, and Batch 04 will be limited too. We’d rather make less and make it right.

When is the next batch?

Batch 04 is in production now. We announce drop dates to the waitlist first — join and you’ll hear before anyone else.

What does joining the waitlist get me?

First word on everything: new batches, special collaborations, new merch, and events. Most importantly, priority access when Pique drops — the waitlist gets the link before we post publicly.

Does it need to be refrigerated?

Pique is shelf stable, so no. That said, we recommend refrigerating after opening — we don’t use preservatives, and colder storage keeps the color and flavor vibrant longer. Not a requirement, just a preference.

Where do you ship?

All 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Do you offer local delivery?

Yes — free local delivery for Berkeley and Oakland, selectable at checkout.

Something wrong with your order, or just have a question?

Email us at hola@quepiquegoods.com and we’ll make it right.