Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
ABSTENTIOUS
abstinent, abstentious
(adjective) self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink; “not totally abstinent but abstemious”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
abstentious (comparative more abstentious, superlative most abstentious)
Characterized by abstinence; self-restraint.
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*sten"tious, a.
Definition: Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining. Farrar.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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