How The Cadbury Brothers Accidentally Invented Valentine's Day Chocolates - Chowhound

When John Cadbury opened his first store in 1824, he had no intention of starting a chocolate empire. Cadbury was a Quaker who shunned even the slightest forms of indulgence. He was so strict in his beliefs that he would not let his family own musical instruments or use chairs with armrests. He originally sold tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate, marketing them as wholesome alternatives to alcohol. However, cocoa…