When I began my chocolate journey I was surprised to learn that chocolate has been consumed as a liquid for over 4000 years. So, I explored the history of chocolate and spices. And what a history it is! (See: A Brief History of Chocolate.) Then I wanted to recreate my favorite experiences with drinking chocolates from around the world. I decided that my favorite experiences were around the Mesoamerican cacao. It was fun experimenting with all the different cacaos and spices...