How and when did europeans learned about chocolate?
When did Europeans learn about chocolate?
Chocolate was introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century after their arrival in the Americas.
Chocolate was a hot, bitter drink that was enjoyed by the Aztec and Mayan people.
The Spanish initially referred to chocolate as _xocoatl_ (the Aztec name for it) but it was later changed to _chocolate_ in English.
Early Spanish accounts describe the chocolate drinks as:
> "The drink which is made from the cacao is called chocolatl. It is a nourishing and refreshing drink which sustains a person and provides nourishment for a whole day, with only a small quantity of it." - Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas, 1552
> "Chocolate is a drink that is drunk cold and is made from cacao beans, ground and mixed with water. It is very good, tasty, and nourishing." - Bernal Díaz del Castillo, 1568
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