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The History of Chocolate: Who Invented Chocolate?

Max — Wed, 10 May 2023 01:52:13 +0000

From ancient Mesoamerica to the present day, chocolate has come a long way to reach global stardom. Every year, over 7 million metric tons of chocolate are consumed— but did you know that the first chocolate ever was consumed as a drink? And it's not the same thick, velvety beverage we reach for as the...

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World Chocolate Day 2023 (& International Chocolate Day)

Max — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:42:00 +0000

For something as universally enjoyed around the world as chocolate, it’s reasonable that it’s celebrated in a big way. World Chocolate Day is exactly that, but there’s one problem. Just like the variety of chocolates and the many cultures which enjoy them, chocolate isn’t limited to one celebration. Apart from World Chocolate Day, held on...

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The 15 Countries With the Best Chocolate

Max — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:57:00 +0000

Over the last 10 years, I've watched as the US has long been a dominant force in the global craft chocolate scene, and as the power it holds in chocolate has slowly spread out over the world. As the origin for craft chocolate culture, the US still has the most chocolate makers in the world, as well...

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Ultimate Guide to Prague Chocolate Shops

Max — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:41:21 +0000

Prague chocolate shops were really & truly never on my radar. That is, until they had to be. Prague was my last stop in Europe after Berlin (via Dresden) and before I had to evacuate the continent due to the pandemic. During my few days there, so much was in the air; closures changed by...

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13 Best Chocolate Shops in Berlin

Max — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:19:21 +0000

Despite its popularity on the tourist circuit, I'll admit I wasn't thrilled about visiting or planning out my Berlin itinerary. It just never really appealed to me, but when I ended up there for work reasons, I certainly jumped quickly enough at the chance to explore Berlin chocolate shops. After all, I practically lived off...

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