When was the first chocolate drink produced?

The first chocolate drink was produced by the Mayan civilisation in present-day Mexico as early as 1900 BC. The Mayans used cacao beans to create a drink called xocoatl, which they believed had divine properties and was used in religious ceremonies and as a currency. The drink was made by grinding roasted cacao beans into a paste, mixing it with water, and adding spices such as chilli peppers, vanilla, and honey. Xocoatl was considered a luxury item and was often consumed by the elite class.