Tlaxcala city. Palacio de Gobierno: Murals - Encounter of Indian princes in Tlaxcala. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Wolfgang Sauber
The next chapter in chocolate's tale begins with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. The Spaniards were initially repulsed by the bitter Aztec drink, but they quickly recognized its potential. They brought cacao back to Spain, where it was sweetened with sugar and became a coveted delicacy among the nobility.
This period marked the beginning of chocolate's transformation. The addition of sugar was a game-changer, turning the bitter drink into a sweet treat. It also marked the beginning of chocolate's global journey, as it began to spread from Spain to other parts of Europe.
