Even when the first Chocolate House (an establishment similar to a modern coffee shop) opened in 1657, chocolate was still very expensive, costing 50 to 75 pence (approximately 10-15 shillings) a pound (roughly £45-65 in 2016).
甚至在1657年，第一间巧克力屋（类似于现代咖啡店的一种商店）开业时，巧克力仍然十分昂贵，每磅价值50至75便士（约等于2016年的45至65英镑）。