FACTS
Chocolate is an Art
With a rich history spanning thousand of years, chocolate still continues to
fascinate and delight people around the world. Here at Lorenzo our
chocolate is nothing less than art with each piece being created with a
passion for the product. Whether your preference is white, milk or dark
chocolate, French, Swiss or Belgium, powdered, crunchy or smooth,
Lorenzo has something that will light up your eyes and make your taste
buds go wild.
Olden Times
Thousand of years ago the secret of the cacao tree was discovered in the tropical rainforest of the Americas.
The seeds of this tree were processed into what we know today as chocolate.
The first people known to have made chocolate were the ancient cultures of Mexico and Central America. These people
, including the Maya and Aztec, mixed ground cacao seeds with water, chilli peppers, cornmeal, and other
ingredients to create a spicy and frothy drink. This beverage was favoured by royalty.
Over time and with the influence of a mixture of cultures, revolutions and ingredients, chocolate became the
delicious sweet we know and love today.
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