The History of Cacao
From the Olmecs to modern day, chocolate has been an indulgence to many civilizations.
While it is unsure about who invented chocolate or when it happened, it is largely theorized that it comes from the Olmecs. It is supposed that they used cacao for a ceremonial drink.
The Mayans were next to use chocolate and actually revered it. It was available to all in their civilization and was used to make a chocolate drink with the combination of chili peppers, honey and water.
While it is unsure about who invented chocolate or when it happened, it is largely theorized that it comes from the Olmecs. It is supposed that they used cacao for a ceremonial drink.
The Mayans were next to use chocolate and actually revered it. It was available to all in their civilization and was used to make a chocolate drink with the combination of chili peppers, honey and water.
The Aztecs were the ones who really took chocolate worshipping to a new level. They believed that it was a gift from their Gods. Their chocolate drink, Xocolatl, was an upper-class only beverage.
Although we are unsure of how chocolate arrived in Spain, thus Europe, the most exciting story is of Hernan Cortez, who learned of the drink from King Montezuma's court. He brought chocolate back to Spain, but kept his drink a secret for years. Once chocolate got out, it spread like wildfire in Europe. The Europeans created their own version of the drink using cane sugar, cinnamon and other spices.
The Aztecs were the ones who really took chocolate worshipping to a new level. They believed that it was a gift from their Gods. Their chocolate drink, Xocolatl, was an upper-class only beverage.
Although we are unsure of how chocolate arrived in Spain, thus Europe, the most exciting story is of Hernan Cortez, who learned of the drink from King Montezuma's court. He brought chocolate back to Spain, but kept his drink a secret for years. Once chocolate got out, it spread like wildfire in Europe. The Europeans created their own version of the drink using cane sugar, cinnamon and other spices.
Chocolate came to America from a Spanish ship arriving in Florida. The first American chocolate house opened in Boston. During the Revolutionary War, chocolate was used as rations for soldiers. It was also used as rations in World War 2.
Cacao Powder changed the industry of chocolate. Dutch chemist Coenraad van Houten established a process which alkalizes the cacao, which turned it to powder. This allowed for the creation of modern chocolate bars and allowed for mass production at a cheaper cost.
Chocolate came to America from a Spanish ship arriving in Florida. The first American chocolate house opened in Boston. During the Revolutionary War, chocolate was used as rations for soldiers. It was also used as rations in World War 2.
Cacao Powder changed the industry of chocolate. Dutch chemist Coenraad van Houten established a process which alkalizes the cacao, which turned it to powder. This allowed for the creation of modern chocolate bars and allowed for mass production at a cheaper cost.
Introducing Choffy
Choffy combines the rich historical idea of a chocolate drink with traditional bean roasting techniques to bring a fresh perspective on the Ancient Olmecs ceremonial chocolate drink.
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