Tag: Traditional mexican chocolate

Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient Olmecs and Maya cultivated cacao as early as 1900 B.C., consuming it as a beverage. This long history of chocolate consumption often leads to the modern question: does Mexican hot chocolate have caffeine? Yes, it does, because it is made from cacao solids, which naturally contain the stimulant.

According to the USDA, a typical 100g serving of raw cacao contains around 230mg of caffeine, but much less makes it into your cup. So, is Mexican hot chocolate caffeinated? The short answer is yes, it contains a small amount of caffeine from the cocoa solids, alongside another gentler stimulant called theobromine.