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.
LUPULINE
Etymology
Noun
lupuline (uncountable)
(organic compound) An alkaloid extracted from hops.
Source: Wiktionary
Lu"pu*line, n. Etym: [NL. lupulus the hop, fr. L. lupus the hop: cf. F. lupuline.] (Chem.)
Definition: An alkaloid extracted from hops as a colorless volatile liquid.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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