There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
ARENG
A*reng", A*ren"ga, n. Etym: [Malayan.]
Definition: A palm tree (Saguerus saccharifer) which furnishes sago, wine, and fibers for ropes; the gomuti palm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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