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.
LENIENCY
lenience, leniency
(noun) lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
indulgence, lenience, leniency
(noun) a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; “too much indulgence spoils a child”
lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity
(noun) mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
leniency (countable and uncountable, plural leniencies)
The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
An act of being lenient.
Source: Wiktionary
Le"ni*ence, Le"ni*en*cy, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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