Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)

Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange, is in the citrus family, probably originally bred as a hybrid of a lemon and a bitter orange tree. It blossoms in winter and is very fragrant. Citrus bergamia has also been classified as Citrus aurantium sub species bergamia.

The fruit is edible, although sour and very bitter. The essence extracted from the aromatic skin of this fruit provides the distinctive flavour of Earl Grey teas. In Turkey it’s often used in Turkish delight