Chocolate Drink Used To Be Spicy

[Touya Kun]

The ancient Maya and Aztecs enjoyed drinking chocolate like we do today. But, their chocolate drink is very different from the sweet versions we know today. Their chocolate drink was bitter, spicy, and often mixed with chili peppers and cornmeal.

 

[Lyssandra09]

It’s fascinating to see how ancient Maya and Aztecs enjoyed chocolate with a spicy kick from chili peppers and cornmeal. It really shows how our sweet modern version has evolved from this bold, bitter drink!

 

[Ungart]

It’s fascinating how chocolate has evolved over time! The thought of a bitter, spicy chocolate drink with chili peppers and cornmeal sounds so bold and unique compared to what we’re used to.