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The video explores the rich aroma and preparation of hot chocolate using cocoa tablets. It explains cocoa as a seed from which chocolate is made, originating from trees in southern Mexico, particularly in Tabasco. The process of making chocolate involves toasting and grinding cocoa seeds. Various types of chocolates, such as truffles with walnuts or amaranth, are discussed. Historically, cocoa seeds were used as currency in the Mayan World, highlighting the importance of preserving cocoa plants.

What is a truffle and what ingredients can it contain?

How was cocoa used in the Mayan World?