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.
PHYCOERYTHRINS
Noun
phycoerythrins
plural of phycoerythrin
Source: Wiktionary
PHYCOERYTHRIN
Phy`co*e*ryth"rin, Phy`co*e*ryth"rine, n. Etym: [Gr. erythrin, -ine.]
Definition: A red coloring matter found in algæ of the subclass Florideæ.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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13 January 2025
SOAK
(noun) the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); “a good soak put life back in the wagon”
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