Bergamot is a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon. First used in the early 1600’s, the English term bergamot comes from the Italian word bergamotto, which is derived either from the Italian town of Bergamo or Ottoman Turkish word beg armudu or prince’s pear in English.
Most associated with the citrus flavor in Earl Grey Tea, bergamot is also a common fragrance used in many perfumes and essential oils. The bergamot fruit is native to Southern Italy and grown near the province of Reggio di Calabria. In fact, next time you see yourself planning a trip to this region, consider trying this sour fruit by itself, in a dessert, or in your next cocktail!
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