Ancient Chocolate Found in Maya "Teapot" The Maya had a lifestyle many kids would envy - chocolate at every meal. "It was the beverage of everyday people and also the food of the rulers and gods," said Haas. In fact, the scientific name for the cacao tree is Theobroma cacao—"food of the gods." Hieroglyphs that depict chocolate being poured for rulers and gods are present on Maya murals and ceramics. posted by Cyndy | link | | |
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