Citrus fruit used in Earl Grey tea (8)

I believe the answer is:

bergamot

(Other definitions for bergamot that I've seen before include "Aromatic citrus or mint" , "Fine pear" , "Flavouring in Earl Grey tea" , "essential oil" , "Oil from a citrus fruit used to flavour Earl Grey tea -- to grab me (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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