History of Hot Chocolate Class
A Taste Local History experience where you learn about the history chocolate drinks: from the Ancient Mayan Empire to 19th century Williamsburg.
Time & Location
Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Williamsburg, 2756 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188, USA
About the event
In this hands-on, 1-hour outdoor class, explore how a single bean — Theobroma cacao, “the food of the gods” — transformed from a sacred Mesoamerican drink into a beloved winter indulgence.
What You’ll Experience
Discover how the Maya brewed cacao with water, maize, and spices to create a frothy ceremonial drink.
Learn how Hernán Cortés and Spanish colonists introduced cacao to Europe, where sugar and milk transformed it into a sweet luxury.
Make a 19th century hot chocolate recipe.
Why Join
This immersive class blends culinary arts, cultural history, and seasonal spirit — perfect for foodies, families, and lifelong learners. Discover not just what’s in your cup, but the centuries of trade, tradition, and transformation behind it.
Following the class, guest are welcoming to stay for a brief tour of Jolly's Mill Pond.
Tickets
History of Hot Chocolate
Sale ends
Dec 11, 3:30 PM EST
Experience the History of Hot Chocolate from the Ancient Mayan Empire to 19th Century Virginia.
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