In ancient Mesoamerica, xocolatl—a bitter drink made from ground cacao, water, and spices—was so prized it served as currency. Aztec warriors and nobles drank it in ceremonies, with Emperor Montezuma II valuing it for strength. When the Spanish arrived in 1521, they sweetened it with sugar and spices, paving the way for modern chocolate. Aztec women traditionally ground cacao on stone metates, mixing in vanilla, chili, and annatto. More than an energy boost, xocolatl was a sacred ritual in a deeply spiritual society.
In ancient Mesoamerica, xocolatl—a bitter drink made from ground cacao, water, and spices—was so prized it served as currency. Aztec warriors and nobles drank it in ceremonies, with Emperor Montezuma II valuing it for strength. When the Spanish arrived in 1521, they sweetened it with sugar and spices, paving the way for modern chocolate. Aztec women traditionally ground cacao on stone metates, mixing in vanilla, chili, and annatto. More than an energy boost, xocolatl was a sacred ritual in a deeply spiritual society.
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