Tag: Oswego tea

The word "bergamot" can refer to two very different plants from distinct botanical families, which often causes confusion. The aromatic citrus fruit, used to flavor Earl Grey tea, is one, while the North American herb, known for its showy flowers, is the other. This duality means there is more than one answer to the question, "What is another name for bergamot?"

Native Americans used bee balm for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. All above-ground parts of the bee balm plant, also known as Monarda, are edible and boast a pleasing minty, oregano-like flavor.