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.
MALAXATE
Etymology
Verb
malaxate (third-person singular simple present malaxates, present participle malaxating, simple past and past participle malaxated)
To soften, especially by kneading with the hands.
Synonyms
• malax
Source: Wiktionary
Ma"lax, Ma*lax"ate, v. t. Etym: [L. malaxare, malaxatum, cf. Gr. malaxer.]
Definition: To soften by kneading or stirring with some thinner substance. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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