In ancient Mesoamerica cacao beans were so valuable that they were used as currency. In the Aztec Empire from 1200 to 1500 AD these bitter beans were traded for goods like rabbits and turkeys, with 24000 beans equaling roughly three Spanish gold pesos. The beans decayed within a year, complicating their use as money. Cacao was sacred and used to make a ceremonial drink reserved for nobility, warriors, and priests. It was believed to enhance wisdom and power, and even Moctezuma reportedly consume
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In ancient Mesoamerica cacao beans were so valuable that they were used as currency. In the Aztec Empire from 1200 to 1500 AD these bitter beans were traded for goods like rabbits and turkeys, with 24000 beans equaling roughly three Spanish gold pesos. The beans decayed within a year, complicating their use as money. Cacao was sacred and used to make a ceremonial drink reserved for nobility, warriors, and priests. It was believed to enhance wisdom and power, and even Moctezuma reportedly consume
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In the lush, vibrant landscapes of ancient Mesoamerica, cacao beans weren't merely the source of a beloved beverage but rather a potent unit of economic exchange. The Aztec civilization, known for its complex social structures and profound spiritual beliefs, considered these beans extremely valuable. They were often used in transactions for goods and services, showcasing their worth beyond mere consumption. Chocolate, derived from these cacao beans, was prepared as a rich, spiced drink, vastly d
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In the lush, vibrant landscapes of ancient Mesoamerica, cacao beans weren't merely the source of a beloved beverage but rather a potent unit of economic exchange. The Aztec civilization, known for its complex social structures and profound spiritual beliefs, considered these beans extremely valuable. They were often used in transactions for goods and services, showcasing their worth beyond mere consumption. Chocolate, derived from these cacao beans, was prepared as a rich, spiced drink, vastly d
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Long before chocolate became a sweet treat, the Aztec empire used cacao as money. Between 1200 AD and 1500 AD, cacao beans were the primary currency in Mesoamerica, used by the Aztecs and Mayans. A large tomato might cost one bean while a turkey could cost 100 beans. Considered a gift from the gods, cacao held cultural importance. The beans were ground with spices to make a bitter, frothy drink consumed in ceremonies by the elite and used as medicine until the beans eventually perished. | Histor
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Long before chocolate became a sweet treat, the Aztec empire used cacao as money. Between 1200 AD and 1500 AD, cacao beans were the primary currency in Mesoamerica, used by the Aztecs and Mayans. A large tomato might cost one bean while a turkey could cost 100 beans. Considered a gift from the gods, cacao held cultural importance. The beans were ground with spices to make a bitter, frothy drink consumed in ceremonies by the elite and used as medicine until the beans eventually perished. | Histor
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History Season on Instagram: "After the Spanish conquest of Central and Latin America in the 1500s and 1600s, cacao beans continued to be used as currency and drank. The Spanish brought the beans and the new drink back to Spain, and the new recipe quickly caught on. News of this sweet Chocolate drink spread across European courts and became a favorite among the nobility. Sources: Kay, Emma. A Dark History of Chocolate. 1st ed., Pen and Sword, 2021. McNeil, Cameron L. Chocolate in Mesoamerica: A
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