This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

How did chocolate transform from an ancient beverage to a beloved global confection? This book covers the history of chocolate from its beginnings with the ancient Mesoamericans, who cultivated cocoa and prized it highly, to its acceptance in Europe as a luxury item and its eventual popularization in various forms around the world. It explores the cultural and economic impacts of chocolate, the changes in its production and consumption over time, and the ethical considerations related to cocoa cultivation. The narrative highlights chocolate's role in social and economic structures, including issues of sustainability and fair trade in the chocolate industry.