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.
BESMEARING
Verb
besmearing
present participle of besmear
Source: Wiktionary
BESMEAR
Be*smear", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Besmeared; p. pr. & vb. n. Besmearing.]
Definition: To smear with any viscous, glutinous matter; to bedaub; to soil. Besmeared with precious balm. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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