Какао ацтеков - напиток который пили только избранные. Готовим любимый напиток императора Монтесумы

Aztec cacao was a drink enjoyed only by the elite. It also represents a rare instance in history when food became official currency. The incredible history of a familiar product. Reconstruction of Aztec xocolatl (chocolatl). This is one of the historically accurate versions. Ingredients: 50-100g cacao 300 ml water 1 small dried chili pepper Optional: 1 small natural vanilla pod 1 teaspoon corn flour a pinch of annatto Heat the water with the chili pepper. After boiling, remove the chili pepper and its seeds. Add the cacao and stir thoroughly. You can bring it to a boil. Cool (the drink was consumed at room temperature).