History of Chocolate

The origins of chocolate can be traced back to the ancient Maya and Aztec civilisations in Central America, who first enjoyed 'chocolatl'; a much-prized spicy drink made from roasted cocoa beans. Chocolate was
exclusively for drinking until the early Victorian era, when a technique for making solid 'eating' chocolate was devised. Throughout its history,
whether as a cocoa, a drinking chocolate beverage or confectionery treat, chocolate has been a much sought after food.

The story of cocoa begins with cocoa trees, which, for thousands of years, grew wild in the tropical rain forests of the Amazon basin and other tropical areas in Central and South America. Hundreds of years before cocoa was brought to Europe, the Maya Indians and the Aztecs
recognised the value of cocoa beans both as an ingredient for their special drink and as currency.

Learn about the fascinating history of chocolate:

how the botanical name for cocoa is "Theobroma Cacoa" with Theobroma
meaning 'God food'; when and how chocolate was first introduced to Europe; how 'xocolatl' - a bitter frothy drink, beloved by Montezuma -
made the transition into food centuries later; and how its reputation for heightening pleasure made it the stuff of myth and legend.

As chocolate lovers, we all have our favorite Karachi pieces. But do we always know where to find them? KarachiBakery.com invites you to use our Karachi Bakery Chocolate Guide to find out which Karachi Bakery gift boxes contain your favorite pieces. Click on one of the following chocolates below to view.