It caught on---especially with the nobility, who fancied hot chocolate as an aphrodisiac. As its popularity spread, people found new ways to make and use chocolate. These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence. Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, people the world over are still in love with chocolate.

巧克力倍受贵族们的亲睐，他们视热巧克力为一种春药。随着巧克力广为普及，人们发现了一些制造和使用巧克力的新方法。现在，巧克力被人们当作一种可口的美食和浪漫的享受。无论是在美味的甜点里，还是在酥脆的糖果中，世界各地的人们依旧对巧克力迷恋不已。

(短文节选,本篇始于：浓情巧克力)