Santa Teresa Lemons
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Description/Taste
Santa Teresa lemons are large, with a round, elongated shape. They are rounded with at the stem end and taper to a point, displaying the characteristic, prominent mammilla. The medium thick rinds are bright yellow and have deep oil glands that release a distinctly intense citrus aroma. The pale-yellow flesh is very juicy and contains few seeds. Santa Teresa lemons have a rich lemon flavor that is high in acidity with a slight sweetness.
Seasons/Availability
Santa Teresa lemons are available for a short time in the late winter months.
Current Facts
Santa Teresa lemons are an Italian variety of Citrus limon. According to some, they offer the most classic lemon flavor of all the varieties, yet one that is different from more modern, American-developed varieties. Santa Teresa lemons are a disease-resistant hybrid of the femminello ovale lemon. They are sometimes referred to as Femminello Santa Teresa lemons, Sfusato lemons or Sorrento lemons.
