Discovery Reveals Brothers Grimm Enjoyed Early Chocolate Treats in 1812

New research uncovers evidence that solid chocolate was enjoyed in Germany years before its widely accepted invention in 1828.

Historian Andrea Linnebach uncovered references to chocolate in 1812 correspondence between the Brothers Grimm and their aunt Henriette Zimmer.
Zimmer, a lady-in-waiting in Gotha, encountered early solid chocolate creations during her exile with the Hessian court in 1806.
The letters describe the Grimms receiving and enjoying 'chocolate balls,' which they carried with them during walks and work sessions.
This discovery challenges the belief that solid chocolate was first made in 1828 with the invention of the cocoa butter press by Coenraad van Houten.
Inspired by the findings, a Kassel chocolate manufacturer has recreated the historical recipe for public enjoyment.