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Spicy hot works, and I'm sure I've heard it before, though not sure whether in the UK or US. "Chilli* hot" would be the alternative that comes to mind as a runner up, as it tags both the source and sensation. And, as an aside, yes, cinnamon can be spicy hot. There is a whole genre of candy that appears this time of year to celebrate that fact- cinnamon hearts.
*or whatever your preferred spelling is to refer to products of the capsicum plant... chili, chile, chilli, etc...
Spicy hot works, and I'm sure I've heard it before, though not sure whether in the UK or US. "Chilli* hot" would be the alternative that comes to mind as an alternative, as it tags both the source and sensation. And, as an aside, yes, cinnamon can be spicy hot. There is a whole genre of candy that appears this time of year to celebrate that fact- cinnamon hearts.
*or whatever your preferred spelling is to refer to products of the capsicum plant... chili, chile, chilli, etc...
