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.
VIGORISH
vigorish, rake-off
(noun) a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
usury, vigorish
(noun) an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vigorish (countable and uncountable, plural vigorishes)
(uncountable, slang) A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
(uncountable, slang) The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.
(countable, slang) An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.
(slang) A commission or similar extra charge.
Synonyms
• (charge on bets): overround, rake, house take, house cut, house advantage, vig
• (loan interest): vig, rake off, cut
Source: Wiktionary
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