The word chocolate is said to be derived from an Aztec word for “xocoaltl” which means bitter water. The chocolate drink that we know found its origins in an Aztec beverage that was a combination of cocoa beans, chillies, cornmeal, and water. It was very different to what we know today and somewhat of an acquired taste While our version of Aztec hot chocolate has evolved somewhat from its beginnings and is a lot more acceptable to the modern day palettes - one thing that hasn’t changed from Aztec days - is a love of the Chilli!