This Chocolate Quiz Is So Hard, Even Pro Pastry Chefs Average Only 24/40 – Can You Beat Them?

Blink and think — what does the Greek name "Theobroma cacao" translate to?

I'm that person with a secret stash of chocolate hidden in every single room. When I began exploring the incredible journeys cacao beans take from small equatorial farms to the glossy bars we love, I got completely hooked on the science of the snap and centuries of sweet history. This 40-question trivia challenge is my personal tribute to that obsession. True story: I tested it on a group of expert pastry chefs at a confectionery festival recently. While they absolutely loved it, their average score was a surprising 24/40 (plenty of laughs and humble blushes!). Whether you're obsessed with perfectly tempered truffles or the subtle fruity notes of rare cacao, this is your arena. Jump in, test your wits, and see if you can claim bragging rights over actual culinary pros!