Surprising Facts About Bergamot

Bergamot is a fruit that holds a significant place in the tea world with its aroma and scent, often found in Earl Grey tea. Here are some interesting facts that might make you love bergamot even more.

1. Bergamot fruit is very acidic and extremely sour.

Bergamot is an aromatic citrus fruit with a rather sour and sharp taste. It's about the size of an orange, but its color is similar to a lime. It has a thick peel and the fruit inside has high acidity. So, you're unlikely to hear someone say, "I can't go without bergamot juice for breakfast."

2. In traditional Italian medicine, bergamot juice was used to treat malaria patients.

Bergamot juice has been used in the treatment of malaria. Its use in treating malaria, a disease transmitted by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes, and its antiseptic properties make it highly valuable for health today.

3. Bergamot is a word of Turkish origin.

The word bergamot is of Turkish origin. The word "beg armudu," which is the name of a type of pear in Turkish, transformed into "bergamotta" and "bergamot" in European languages. However, some sources trace the origin of this word to the city of Pergamon in Italy.

4. The harmony between bergamot and black tea was, according to legend, discovered by accident.

According to one legend, the perfect harmony arose when Chinese diplomats shipped Earl Grey tea and bergamot on the same ship, resulting in the scent of the bergamot blending with the aroma of the tea.

5. Using Bergamot Oil as a Tanning Agent is Quite Dangerous.

Many essential oils can trigger photochemical reactions in the skin when exposed to sunlight. Bergamot is one of the most highly photosensitized essential oils. Prolonged sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin.

6. Smell Bergamot to Lift Your Mood!

Many studies show that citrus scents help control anxiety and stress and boost energy levels. Bergamot is a common ingredient that helps increase your energy.

7. Besides the benefits of its fruit, its flowers are also a visual feast.

The small white flowers of the bergamot tree, which bloom in April and May, can create a visual feast for your garden. These fragrant flowers, often with shades of purple, can be seen especially in places like Bodrum.

8. Bergamot originates from West India, but in Türkiye it grows in the Eastern Mediterranean climate.

The bergamot tree originates from the West Indies and grows in Türkiye, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean climate. Fresh bergamot fruit can be found along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts.

Here are Lazika's bergamot teas...

👉 Click here to discover our Bergamot Black Tea in Teabags

👉 Click here to discover our Green Tea with Bergamot and Marshmallow Flower.

👉 Click here to discover our Orange and Bergamot Flavored Black Tea.

👉 Click here to discover our Bergamot Black Tea

👉 Click here to discover our Galatea - Bergamot Flavored Black Gift Tea

With love,

Lazika