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Meyer Lemons - overhyped?

After long search I've finally found Meyer lemons in one Spinneys supermarket in Abu Dhabi. Who doesn't know: Meyer lemons enjoy a reputations in epic dimensions; hence I was more than just excited, to hunt these babies down. I also found a net of sweet limes on the same spot - obviously I also had to buy those. Today I tasted. The sweet limes first. And? They are horrible. They have a faint lime taste - with hints of mandarin - however with the lack of acidity. What makes citrus fruit stand out? Got it? I was more optimistic about the Meyer lemons. I have read so much praise about them - they cannot be bad?! And well - they aren't. They are quite sweet, with less acidity than normal lemons. The aromas are obviously lemony, but with a strong tangerine character and some blood orange bitterness. I tried it in a gin sour - and was slightly underwhelmed. The drink was smooth and balanced; however I prefer gin drinks to be edgy; wake ups. Next try - a Meyer lemo...