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.
RATAS
Noun
ratas
plural of rata
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• Rasta, atars, rasta
Source: Wiktionary
RATA
Ra"ta, n. Etym: [Maori.] (Bot.)
Definition: A New Zealand forest tree (Metrosideros robusta), also, its hard dark red wood, used by the Maoris for paddles and war clubs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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