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.
MELANTERITE
Noun
melanterite (countable and uncountable, plural melanterites)
(mineral) a widespread green, mostly fibrous mineral composed of hydrated ferrous sulphate
Synonyms
• iron vitriol
Source: Wiktionary
Me*lan"ter*ite, n. (Min.)
Definition: A hydrous sulphate of iron of a green color and vitreous luster; iron vitriol.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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