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As the question states. I'd prefer something which has very little heat if any at all but it should be strongly sweet, aromatic and grassy. I am in the UK so something easy to get: fresh or powdered.
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UK stores do not have much variety of chili powder in the low heat range, however you can get good quality paprika in almost all stores. Paprika is low heat, sweet and aromatic (provided you get decent stuff). Some stores sell Spanish Pimentón, which is good quality paprika. Pimentón comes in dulce (sweet) and picante (spicy) although picante isn't really very spicy.
I have found chipotle powder from specialty stores which is also a good choice, it's basically a smoked Jalapeño. I have found Ancho as well, which is red poblano, neither is particularly spicy.
There's a lot of chili powder on offer in the UK that is in the hot range from Indian, Pakistani and Caribbean influences, so many stores have sections for each cuisine, it's worth having a trawl through there to see what you can find as occasionally you'll see mild chili powders for sale, and they are good value.
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Answer 2
Rather than trying to use a lot of a mild chilli, you might be better using a tasty pepper, and adding a little heat in a more controlled way. In the supermarkets I go to, the long thin red and yellow sweet peppers tend to have more flavour than the normal bell peppers, and they're sweeter.
When it comes to adding a little controlled (ideally tasty) heat, either: use a finely chopped not-too-hot chilli (like a jalapeño, or the unspecified varieties often available) early in cooking; or use hot smoked paprika (assuming you like the smoky flavour and it's suitable - Pimenton de La Vera is widely available and reliable.
I have grown almost heatless chillies, but they're not widely sold, and anyway the heat isn't very reliable - you can end up with a batch that have no heat, or more heat than you expect.
Answer 3
Another good choice that's relatively available in the UK is Aleppo pepper.
Marash pepper would also be viable, but I don't know how easily available it is.
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