From ceremonial drink to everyday indulgence, chocolate has come a long way since its origins. Originally, chocolate wasn’t the solid, melt-in-your-mouth treat we know today. Instead, it was consumed in liquid form by the Ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations. It was prepared by roasting cacao beans, grinding them into a paste and then mixing them with water and spices like chili and cinnamon. Often associated with religious rituals and used as currency, liquid chocolate was a precious commodity in ancient Mesoamerica.
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