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A sweet discovery Evidence reveals chocolate enjoyed in St. Augustine in 1500s

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« on: December 31, 2009, 02:57:13 am »

The Aztecs couldn't grow the seeds in their area of the world, but they traded with the Mayans, and cacao became a cornerstone of their trading empire. Eventually they demanded cacao seeds as tribute.

For their drink they used more seasonings and added achiote, from the annatto tree, to turn the chocolate a blood-red shade for ceremonies.

The foam was considered to contain the "spirit" of the drink.

In the Mayan Empire, though the seeds were currency, everyone got to enjoy the chocolate drink. The Aztecs used the seeds for currency, but only the elite got to savor the drink.

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