Ancient
Mesoamerican civilizations used to give the cacao tree an important place in
society. The Mayans and the Aztecs used to use cocoa beans as currency. Crushed
cocoa beans were used to make a bitter liquid called xocoatl. Only royalty and
the best military warriors could gain access to the drink.
Chocolate, namely
cocoa beans have been used for thousands of years. As early as 250 A.D.,
ancient civilizations of Mexico and South America used the cocoa bean. It was
used as currency.
