The earliest records tell us the beans were ground and mixed with cornmeal and chili peppers to create a drink - not a relaxing cup of hot cocoa, but a bitter, invigorating concoction frothing with foam.
Rekod terawal memberitahu kita bahawa kacang ditumbuk dan dicampur dengan tepung jagung dan cili lalu dijadikan minuman - bukan secawan koko panas  yang menyenangkan, tetapi minuman memberi tenaga yang berbuih dan pahit.