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.
PERUVIAN
Peruvian
(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people; “Peruvian artifacts”
Peruvian
(noun) a native or inhabitant of Peru
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pe*ru"vi*an, a. Etym: [Cf. F. péruvien, Sp. peruviano.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to Peru, in South America.
– n.
Definition: A native or an inhabitant of Peru. Peruvian balsam. See Balsam of Peru, under Balsam.
– Peruvian bark, the bitter bark of trees of various species of Cinchona. It acts as a powerful tonic, and is a remedy for malarial diseases. This property is due to several alkaloids, as quinine, cinchonine, etc., and their compounds; -- called also Jesuit's bark, and cinchona. See Cinchona.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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