If you’re wondering how to commemorate special occasions with your sweetheart, exchange exceptional treats, like Hawaiian chocolate. While flowers and diamonds have their place in a relationship, you can celebrate all kinds of milestones with chocolate—lovers have been doing so for thousands of years.

Chocolate’s History

First harvested by the Mayans, who believed cacao was a gift from the gods, chocolate has a history as rich as its taste. For example, in Mesoamerica, it was enjoyed in liquid form after being blended with flavors, like hot chilies, spices, and vanilla. Due to the decadence of the drink, only high-status individuals were originally allowed to drink it.

Over time, the Mayans incorporated chocolate into their religious ceremonies and social rituals, including weddings. Following the Mayans, chocolate spread to other parts of the world and remained a popular treat among the upper class for hundreds of years.

Modern Sweets

The chocolate we enjoy today wasn’t produced until the 19^th century. Cadbury® released the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in 1861, solidifying the link between the dessert and love.

You don't have to wait for Valentine’s Day to give your partner a sweet treat, as chocolate is the perfect gift for any occasion. Giving your loved one a box of Hawaiian chocolate is a simple way to remind them how much you care. This thoughtful gesture is backed by a long history of happy couples who’ve exchanged the very same treats.

For mouthwatering Hawaiian chocolate that your sweetheart will love, turn to Dole/Tropical Fruits Distributors of Hawaii Honolulu. This retailer is proud to produce locally grown and processed chocolate. They also sell fruit baskets and fresh coffee, so you can spoil your partner with a variety of tasty treats. To place an order of Hawaiian chocolate for the most important person in your life, send a message online or call (808) 847-3234.