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it is believed that the Olmec Indians were the first to grow cocoa beans in 1500BC.
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in 1544, Prince Philip of Spain received coca beans as a gift from Mayans who visited him. It took Spain and Portugal almost a century to begin exporting the cocoa drink to the rest of Europe.
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The Spanish began to add cane sugar and vanilla to sweeten the cocoa drink in the 16th century.
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In 1657, the first chocolate house was opened in London.
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In 1664, the chocolate was born as a solid snack. It was considered so good, that it was called The Food of the Gods.
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In 1765, the chocolate was introduced to the US by John Hanan.