• 600

    The "Xocoatl" or "Bitter water"

    The "Xocoatl" or "Bitter water"
    The "Xocoatl" or "Bitter water"was invented in Mexico around 600 AD by Maya Indians and Aztecs.
    They mixed cocoa with corn, chilli and spices and
    then boiled it.
  • 1528

    Drinking Chocolate

    Drinking Chocolate
    Drinking Chocolate was invented in Spain in 1528 by Hernán Cortés.
    They added sugar to the chocolate drink.
  • 1528

    Hernán Cortés

    Hernán Cortés
    Hernán Cortés was born in 1483 and he died in 1547. He lived in Medellin.
    He invented the Drinking Chocolate because it was thought that Drinking Chocolate had healing properties and improved health and energy.
  • Chocolate houses

    Chocolate houses
    Chocolate houses were invented in the 18th century.
    Chocolate could be mass-produced and so became
    available to everybody.
  • The chocolate bar

    The chocolate bar
    The chocolate bar was invented in 1847 by Fry & Sons.
    They are some families that set up the firs't chocolate facturies.