Lemon Bergamot Pear

About

The Lemon Bergamot pear is small to medium in size. This lesser-known variety has green skin, white flesh and a delicious buttery flavour. It’s ideal for use in desserts and cooking. It is cultivated mostly in southern Italy, and is the flavoring used in Earl Grey Tea.

Information

Other names: Bergamot Orange

Translations: Lemon Bergamotes Bumbieru, Lemon bergamočių Kriaušė, Limun bergamot Kruška, Chanh Bergamot Pear, Gruszka Bergamot Lemon, नींबू Bergamot नाशपाती, Lemon Pear Bergamota, Лимон Бергамот Пэр, Λεμόνι Αχλάδι περγαμόντου, برغموت الليمون الكمثرى, 레몬 베르가못 배, Lemon Bergamot Hruška, Lemon bergamot Pear, Lemon Bergamot peras, 柠檬香梨, Llimona Pera Bergamota, Lemon bergamotko Pear, Lemon Bergamot Hruška, Lemon Bergamotto Pera, לימון אגס Bergamot, Лимун Бергамот Крушка, レモンベルガモットのペア, Poire Bergamote Citron, Lemon Bergamotte Pear, Lemon Bergamot Pære, Limón Pera Bergamota, Лимон Бергамот Пер, Lemon Bergamot Päärynä, Лимон бергамот Pear

Physical Description

The Bergamot Pear is a small to medium sized, yellow/orange skinned fruit with a strong acid flavor, and aromatic rind. It is cultivated mostly in southern Italy, and is the flavoring used in Earl Grey Tea.

Colors: Yellow, orange

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Sour, bitter, sweet

Mouthfeel: Fruity, Bitter

Food complements: Sugar, Honey

Wine complements: Dry wines

Beverage complements: Fruit teas

Substitutes: Pears and lemons

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: march, april, may, june, july, august, september

Peak: may, june, july

Choosing: Choose ones that are fresh and fragrant, without blemishes. Firm and not soft. Not wrinkling of the skin or bruising.

Buying: Not widely available. Try specialty stores, gourmet stores, and farmer's markets. Order the seeds on line.

Procuring:
A bergamot tree is the crossing of a lemon tree and a bitter orange tree. The tree bares a pear shaped yellow fruit, smaller than an orange.

Preparation and Use

This light, uplifting fragrance blends well with other essential oils. It is often used in the treatment of acne, abscesses, anxiety, boils, cold sores, cystitis, depression, halitosis, itching, loss of appetite, oily skin, psoriasis, and stress. Use also to make marmalade and syrup.

Cleaning: Wash outside well with clean water. Dry thoroughly.