Chocolate is the first known civilization in Central America .The Mayans of Central America are believed to be the first to discover cocoa as early as 900 AD. They learned that the beans inside the cocoa pods could be harvested and made into a liquid that would become a treasured Mayan treat.Mayan chocolate was very different than the chocolate we know today. It was a liquid made from crushed cocoa beans, chili peppers, and water.
They poured the liquid from one cup to another until a frothy foam appeared on top and In fact, the word ‘chocolate’ is said to come from the Mayan word ‘xocolatl’ which means ‘bitter water.Latter, The cocoa beans are Well known in Mexico and Spain. Spaniards brought cocoa beans make drinks made from
the word ‘chocolate’ is said to come from the Mayan word ‘xocolatl’ which means ‘bitter water.
These men Cacau seeds were ground and mixed with various kinds to make a drink with a bitter , astringent taste .
In fact, the word ‘chocolate’ is said to come from the Mayan word ‘xocolatl’ which means ‘bitter water.
Another explanation is probably derived from the Maya as well is “chocol” means the hot mixture with the word “atl” of the Aztec word for water, when added together , thus becoming the chocolatl and a chocolate later in Europe