Here’s are some facts and tidbits of the early history of the use of cacao tree, the main source of chocolate!

Chocolate was first developed in the area now called Mexico. In 1519 it was served during breakfast by emperor Moctezuma to his guest, Hernan Cortes Pizarro. 

The Spanish conquistador was so impressed with the delicious taste of the “chocolatl” made from cocoa beans that he brought the recipe back home to Spain.  He also brought cacao trees with him and he named it the precious tree.
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