Chocolate is a delicacy that has been appreciated since ancient times. The Maya were the first to cultivate cacao and create chocolate-based drinks. For them, chocolate was considered a gift from the gods and was used in religious ceremonies and rituals. Cacao originated in Mesoamerica and the Maya cultivated it in their cacao gardens. The Maya used chocolate in ceremonial drinks and offered chocolate as a tribute to the gods and leaders. Chocolate was considered a symbol of wealth and social...
