The History of Chocolate

By jadealexs
  • Period: Jan 1, 1519 to

    From Beginning To End

  • Sep 22, 1519

    Emperor Montezuma

    Emperor Montezuma
    Emperor Montezuma treated chocolate like it was only for royalty.

  • By 1730, chocolate prices had dropped from 3 dollars to low enough for all to afford.

    By 1730, chocolate prices had dropped from 3 dollars to low enough for all to afford.

  • The first chocolate factory was established

  • The cocoa press is invented

    The cocoa press is invented

  • Eating chocolate was introduced.

  • Chocolate was first introduced to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

    Chocolate was first introduced to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

  • Daniel Peter added milk to the chocolate which became what we eat today.