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The word chocolate actually originates from an Aztec word meaning “bitter water”.  This is because, about 2,000 years ago, the Aztecs discovered the bitter flavor of the bean found on their cacao (kah KOW) trees by mixing it with vanilla, chile pepper and achiote.

Since sugar was not available to the ancient Mesoamericans, it wasn’t until the Spanish conquistadors brought the seeds back home, and the unique flavor spread across Europe, that new recipes were created to change the taste and texture of chocolate.

The Industrial Revolution brought about even more innovations, which continued to transform the ancient drink into a contemporary sweet.

Works cited: History of Chocolate: Field Museum, Wikipedia

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