What is bergamot?
Bergamot · Italian
A sour, bumpy Mediterranean citrus grown for its fragrant peel. It's the flavor that makes Earl Grey tea taste like Earl Grey.
What it tastes like
Floral and perfumed with a bitter, lemony edge. Too sour to eat plain, so it shows up as zest, oil or syrup.
Where you’ll see it
Desserts, cocktails, Earl Grey everything, and occasionally crudo or salads at Italian and modern restaurants.