Pafritas ‘La Riojana’ crisps are peppered with Europe’s most precious paprika, Pimentón de la Vera DOP. This prized plant is produced throughout the northern parts of Cáceres in Extremadura. Pafritas use agridulce style paprika, made from the Jaranda and Jariza varieties which were brought to Europe from the Americas on Columbus' third journey. At harvest, the peppers are hand-picked before being transferred to double storey drying houses. Holm and acorn oak is set alight on the ground floor, with the peppers piled on the second. The two levels are separated by a grate that allows the peppers to be slowly smoked and dried over eight to 15 days. An enormous amount of care goes into this precious product – to enjoy them on potato crisps is a privilege. The ultimate taste of Spain.