Coffee. Maple. Habanero. The Sneakiest Heat You'll Ever Love.
Rave BBQ Dat Sweet Heat Coffee Rub blends coffee, cinnamon, 100% Canadian maple sugar, and habanero into a rub that's sweet, smoky, and packs a sneaky kick. The coffee brings rich depth, the maple and cinnamon bring sweetness, and just when you think you've got it figured out — the habanero says hello.
What makes it special:
This rub creates one of the best crusts you'll find on any seasoning. The coffee and sugar combo caramelizes into a dark, glossy bark that looks as good as it tastes. The habanero heat isn't aggressive — it builds slowly and adds warmth without overwhelming the sweetness. It's a complex, layered flavour that keeps people guessing what's in it.
Great on:
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Ribs: Baby back or spare ribs — the crust on these is unreal
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Pulled pork: Sweet heat and smoky pork are a match made in heaven
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Chicken wings: Smoke at 275°F and watch the caramelization happen
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Smoked brie or cream cheese: The sweet-heat profile on creamy cheese is a party trick everyone needs to try
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Pork belly: Burnt ends with this rub are dangerously addictive
How to use it:
- Rub generously onto your protein of choice
- Use indirect heat — the sugars caramelize beautifully when they have time
- For smoked brie: coat a wheel of brie, smoke at 225°F until gooey, serve with crackers
- Let the rub do its thing — the flavour layers develop as it cooks
Size: 135g shaker
Key details:
- Natural ingredients — no artificial additives or preservatives
- 100% Canadian maple sugar
- Made by Rave BBQ, a Canadian brand
Pro tips:
- The smoked brie trick alone is worth buying this rub — it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
- The habanero heat is sneaky, not brutal — even mild-heat fans enjoy this one
- Coffee rubs build the darkest, most photogenic bark — your grill pics will thank you
- Pair with cherry or apple wood pellets for a fruity-sweet smoke that complements the maple
