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Caffeine

General Description: Caffeine is a natural stimulant that belongs to the methylxanthine class. It is most commonly found in coffee beans, tea leaves, and cacao pods.
Aroma Description: Caffeine itself does not have a distinct aroma, but the beverages or foods that contain caffeine may have varying aromas.
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Coffee

Coffee
Latin Name: Coffea arabica
Description of Appearance: Coffea arabica is a small evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It produces red or purple fruits, known as coffee cherries, with two seeds inside each fruit (coffee beans).
Common Names:
  • Coffee
  • Arabica Coffee
  • Coffee Plant

Cacao

Cacao
Latin Name: Theobroma cacao
Description of Appearance: Cacao pods are large, elongated fruits with a rough, thick exterior. They typically range in color from green to yellow and contain sweet, white pulp with seeds inside.
Common Names:
  • Cacao pods
  • Cocoa pods
  • Cacao fruit
  • Cocoa fruit
  • Cacao