Coffea Robusta (Noun)
Meaning
Native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Coffea robusta is a more disease-resistant variety of coffee plant, often used as a base for instant coffee blends.
- Native to West Africa, Coffea robusta has been cultivated in Java for over a century and is known for its distinctive flavor.
- While Coffea arabica is prized for its delicate flavor, Coffea robusta is valued for its high yield and resistance to coffee rust.
- The farmers in Java began growing Coffea robusta as a substitute for the more vulnerable Coffea arabica plants.
- In regions where coffee rust has decimated Coffea arabica crops, Coffea robusta has proven to be a hardy and reliable alternative.