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.
CYATHOLITH
Cy*ath"olith (s-th"-lth), n. Etym: [Gr. ky`aqos a cup + -lith.] (Biol.)
Definition: A kind of coccolith, which in shape resembles a minute cup widened at the top, and varies in size from
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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