International Spice Taste Test - Summary

Summary

In this episode of Good Mythical Morning, hosts Rhett and Link embark on a culinary adventure to guess the origin of various international spices and herbs. They participate in a dart-throwing game where the closer they get to the correct country on a map, the better their score. After tasting and guessing several spices, including Mahleb, Tasmanian pepper, Tonka beans, Myrtle leaves, and Shichimi Togarashi, the final round features Alligator pepper from the Ivory Coast. Rhett ultimately wins the game, and Link is forced to consume a 25-spice milkshake as a penalty.

Facts

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1. The show's hosts taste various spices and herbs from around the world.
2. The spices are hidden in tennis balls and the hosts have to guess where they come from.
3. The hosts throw darts at a world map to guess the country of origin of each spice.
4. The closer the dart lands to the correct country, the better the score.
5. The loser of the game has to eat a 25-spice milkshake.
6. The first spice tasted is from a sour cherry tree, cultivated in Iran.
7. The second spice is Tasmanian pepper from Australia.
8. The third spice is Tonka bean, a substitute for vanilla, used in love magic and money spells, and is from Brazil.
9. The fourth spice is Myrtle leaves from Italy, used in marinades and sauces.
10. The fifth spice is Shichimi Togarashi, a seven-spice blend from Japan.
11. The final spice is Alligator pepper, a highly sought-after spice used in baby welcoming ceremonies, naming ceremonies, and meet and greets, from the Ivory Coast.
12. The show's hosts, Rhett and Link, compete against each other to guess the country of origin of each spice.
13. The winner of the game is Rhett, who correctly guessed the country of origin of the final spice.
14. The loser, Link, has to eat a 25-spice milkshake as a penalty.
15. The show's hosts donate $1,000 to the American Refugee Committee to help provide refugees with health education, shelter, and protection services.