
Where Does Hot Chocolate Come From?
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Hot chocolate is one of the most enjoyable beverages on the planet. It is part of most people’s childhood, a drink that is reminiscent of cold, wintry days – perhaps even snow. Nespresso pods chocolate versions are a great way to relive those memories. But where exactly does our favourite nostalgic drink comes from?
Well, it all began around 4,000 years ago in Mexico with a people known as the Mesoamericans. To them, chocolate was only used as a drink, and never consumed in any other fashion. In fact, bars of chocolate only began to be produced in about 1850, and that was because the price of chocolate and cocoa began to fall. Before that, and certainly in Mexico, hot chocolate was seen as something of a luxury, and only the wealthy could afford it.…