Did you know facts about hot chocolate?

[maltchaseal]

Hey, choc lovers! Just stumbled upon some fascinating tidbits about hot chocolate. Did you know this cozy drink was once a luxury item, exclusive to European royalty? And it's not just tasty ..it packs with antioxidants too.

Originally, it was prepared spicy and bitter, quite different from today's sweet versions. Sharing this makes me wonder what other cool facts we might not know about our favorite winter warmer

Got any intriguing or unexpected stories or facts about hot chocolate to share?

 

[Keith_]

Did you know? Hot chocolate was once used as medicine in ancient civilizations!

 

[Babylyn15]

Here's mine!

1. Hot chocolate was initially consumed as a bitter, spicy beverage by the Aztecs and Mayans.
2. The first European version of hot chocolate emerged in Spain during the 16th century.
3. Switzerland consumes the most hot chocolate per capita globally.
4. Hot chocolate contains antioxidants similar to those found in tea and red wine.
5. The largest cup of hot chocolate weighed over 4,000 liters and was made in Croatia in 2012.