I WONDER - When Was Chocolate Invented?

The video explores the historical significance of cocoa beans in ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations. It highlights how these cultures used cocoa beans to create a bitter, frothy drink often flavored with spices and herbs. Additionally, cocoa beans were so valued that they served as a form of currency in some societies.

Describe the characteristics of the drink made from cocoa beans by the ancient cultures.

Why were cocoa beans considered so valuable by the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations?