💰 Did you know cacao beans were once used as currency? 

🎧 How in the world is chocolate made from cacao beans?

🍫 Unravel the captivating history of this beloved treat!

Explore the origins of cacao, beloved plant of the Mayans and Aztecs, discover its “royal reception” in Spain 👑 and trace its global transformation into the sweet sensation we know today. 🌍 From its bitter tasting beginnings to sweet artisanal bonbons, prepare to be amazed by the history of chocolate! 🎧 Tune in for a delectable adventure! 🍫

Level: intermediate, B2

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