Long before vanilla and chile became chocolate’s default companions, perfume shaped how cacao was flavored, prepared, and understood. This recording traces that history from Aztec / Mixteca floral technique through the perfumed chocolate obsessions of 17th and 18th century French and Italian courts. And it shows how scent, not just taste, defined luxury chocolate for centuries.
You’ll come away with natural perfumery tips you can use immediately to deepen how you taste and experience chocolate.
Special guest Maria Cenobio of Mayana joins to share her Mexica heritage, her process for recreating a historically grounded Xochicacahuatl drinking chocolate, and Aztec/Mexica poetry that shaped the recipe.
Your recording will be sent within 48 hours for you to enjoy at leisure.
Pairs best with:
• Mandy Aftel’s ScentCatcher
• Projet Chocolat Magnolia Sipping Chocolate
• Mayana Chocolate Xochicacahuatl drinking chocolate
• Projet Chocolat’s Chocolate Tasting Guide
Long before vanilla and chile became chocolate’s default companions, perfume shaped how cacao was flavored, prepared, and understood. This recording traces that history from Aztec / Mixteca floral technique through the perfumed chocolate obsessions of 17th and 18th century French and Italian courts. And it shows how scent, not just taste, defined luxury chocolate for centuries.
You’ll come away with natural perfumery tips you can use immediately to deepen how you taste and experience chocolate.
Special guest Maria Cenobio of Mayana joins to share her Mexica heritage, her process for recreating a historically grounded Xochicacahuatl drinking chocolate, and Aztec/Mexica poetry that shaped the recipe.
Your recording will be sent within 48 hours for you to enjoy at leisure.
Pairs best with:
• Mandy Aftel’s ScentCatcher
• Projet Chocolat Magnolia Sipping Chocolate
• Mayana Chocolate Xochicacahuatl drinking chocolate
• Projet Chocolat’s Chocolate Tasting Guide
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