Cacao
Revered for millennia by ancient Mesoamerican cultures, Cacao was treasured as the “food of the gods” for its deep flavor and uplifting properties. The Maya and Aztecs used it in sacred rituals, as currency, and as a symbol of vitality and abundance. When cacao reached Europe in the 16th century, it quickly became a prized luxury, associated with power and pleasure. Its legacy as both nourishment and ritual has carried forward through centuries.