The History of Chocolate

Growing up in Hershey Pennsylvania on Cocoa Avenue, one might say I know a little bit about chocolate. And you would be correct. This was a fun article for me to write — hope that you enjoy it!!

We all love chocolate. If you learn the history of chocolate, you may like it even more.

Chocolate is one of the most popular foods to date. It was also included in the distribution of British soldiers during World War II. There are different types of chocolate, and you can eat it in different ways. There is a rich history of chocolate, and in this article, you will learn about chocolate history.

The civilizations of Aztec, Maya, and Olmec discovered that chocolate was an exhilarating drink, a mood booster, and an aphrodisiac. It made them believe that it had a mysterious and spiritual nature. Maya worshiped cacao god during sacred rituals and booked chocolates for rulers, warriors, priests, and aristocrats.

Where does chocolate come from?

“It all started in Latin America.”

The 4,000-year history of chocolate began in ancient Mesoamerica, now Mexico. This is where the first cocoa plants were discovered. The first civilization Latin America “Olmec”, was the first to turn cocoa plants into chocolate. They drank chocolate during the ritual and used it as a medicine. Centuries later…