The Olmecs were the first people known to process and eat cacao beans, which they called kakaw. Subsequently they passed on the idea to the Mayans. Evidence of cacao being made into a drink was found to be dating back to between 1000 and 1125A.D The Latin Word Theobroma cacao, means 'food of the gods', Cocoa was initially disliked by people till sugar was added to it. strong antioxidant, debates rage on its medical value, and if it was it an aphrodisiac. Chocolate are today, everyones delight.