I love calamansi so much that I grow my own on a small tree on my balcony. The citrus fruit, which is also called calamondin, hails from the Philippines. It is tiny – only about 2cm in diameter – but it’s intense and tart. The fruit is usually harvested when the rind is still green but, even when under-ripe, the flesh is bright orange. It makes a fantastic drink – stir it into tonic water, adding a shot (or two) of rum if you want an alcoholic hit. It’s also...
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