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.
TARTRELIC
Tar*trel"ic, a. Etym: [From Tartar the chemical compound.] (Chem.)
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or designating, an anhydride, C4H4O5, of tartaric acid, obtained as a white crystalline deliquescent substance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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