Best Citrus Bergamia
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The Bergamot Orange is a fragrant citrus fruit grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy, whose cold-pressed peel oil is the essential flavoring in Earl Grey tea and a key ingredient in fine perfumery.
Why this score?
Iconic aromatic citrus for Earl Grey, perfumery, and preserves; highly valued rind oil, rarely eaten fresh.
Scoring methodologyDried bergamot peel is the dehydrated rind of Citrus bergamia, a citrus fruit grown almost exclusively in the Calabria region of southern Italy, best known as the distinctive flavoring agent in Earl Grey tea.
Why this score?
Distinct Earl Grey aroma and Calabrian prestige, but perfume-like bitterness and niche culinary use polarize.
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