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.
SCISCITATION
Scis`ci*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. sciscitatio, fr. sciscere to seek to know, v. incho. from scire to know.]
Definition: The act of inquiring; inquiry; demand. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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