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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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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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Where Does Chocolate Come From?

Max — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:08:46 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, chocolate is not native to Belgium or France. In fact, it wasn’t introduced to Belgium or France— or anywhere else in Europe for that matter— until just a few centuries ago. For thousands of years before that, chocolate was only consumed in parts of modern-day Mexico and Central America, and in...

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19 Cacao Brands To Look Out For in 2023

Max — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 04:17:05 +0000

The end of the year is when most of us spend extra time with our families and relax after a long year. We look forward to the events the new year will bring, and enjoy life while it's slow for a change. In celebration of coming together and looking towards the future, I've compiled a...

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17 Surprising Chocolate Travel Destinations Around The World

Max — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:15:46 +0000

Not everyone can afford to make it to Paris, but most everyone has an ongoing (and at times unhealthy) relationship with chocolate. Mine started long before I can even remember, and shows no signs of stopping. Unfortunately, my next trip to Paris is taking a backseat at the moment, while my next chocolate trip is...

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