Theobroma Collection

Chocolate plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Cocoa or cacao bean, Theobroma cacao. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Cacao tree with fruit, flowers, nut, Theobroma cacao
5856594 Cacao tree with fruit, flowers, nut, Theobroma cacao; (add.info.: Cacao (chocolate) tree with fruit, flowers, nut, Theobroma cacao

Cocoa Plant, Caterpillar, Butterflies, 1705 Illustration showing cocoa plant, caterpillar, pupa and butterflies. Illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)

Cacao or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Cacao or cocoa tree and fruit, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Sluyter after an illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam

Cocoa or cacao leaf, Theobroma cacao. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Golden lion tamarin (endangered), Andean condor
Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia (endangered), Andean condor, Vultur gryphus, and cacao tree, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrrarios

Olive tree and cacao tree
Olive, Olea europaea 1, and cacao or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao 2, with cacao fruit and beans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Chocolate or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Picture No. 12019767
Cocoa flower - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Cocoa tree -Theobroma cacao- with yellow cocoa fruits, Kumily, Kerala, India

Cocoa plant engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Theobroma cacao, cocoa tree
Watercolour on paper by Evelyn M. Woolward (fl.1880-90s). Held in the Library and Archives

Coffee roaster
Antique illustration of a coffee roaster

Cocoa bean
Illustration engraving of a Cocoa bean

Cocoa tree
Illustration of a Cocoa tree

Chocolate making machine, twin cocoa mil
Illustration of a chocolate making machine, twin cocoa mil

Yellow cacao fruit -Theobroma cacao-, Kumily, Kerala, India

Green fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Red fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Picture No. 11091756
Cacao young fruits Date:

Picture No. 11091755
Cacao young fruits Date:

Picture No. 11073805
Fruits of Cocoa / Cacao Tree in plantation, Trinidad

Theobroma cacao, cocoa
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sloanes trade card for milk chocolate
Sir Hans Sloanes (1660-1753) collection formed the basis of the collection now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, chocolate
Collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cacao fruits (Theobroma cacao), woodcut
Historical woodcut illustration of the fruit and leaves of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). The caco tree is native to the tropical region of the Americas, but is now widely cultivated

Plant / Theobroma Cacao
The fruit of the cocoa (or chocolate) plant THEOBROMA CACAO

CACAO
Cocoa (or chocolate) plant bearing fruit THEOBROMA CACAO

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"Theobroma: The Divine Gift of Chocolate" Step into the enchanting world of Theobroma, where chocolate reigns supreme. This botanical engraving from 1857 takes us on a journey through the origins of our beloved treat, showcasing the cocoa or cacao bean that forms its very essence. In Tobago's Cocco Estate, nestled in the West Indies, we witness nature's marvel - an open ripe cocco pod resting delicately on a leaf. Its vibrant hues and alluring aroma tempt us to indulge in its luscious offerings. As we explore further, we encounter ripening cocco pods hanging gracefully from trees. Trinidad and Tobago's Roxborough region becomes a sanctuary for these precious fruits as they mature under the Caribbean sun. Behold the majestic cacao tree itself - also known as Theobroma cacao - standing tall amidst lush foliage. Its branches bear testament to resilience and abundance as they cradle both fruit and leaves with equal grace. Amidst this natural wonderland, other inhabitants find solace too. A golden lion tamarin seeks refuge among these trees while Andean condors soar high above them, reminding us of their endangered beauty. An olive tree stands alongside its cocoa counterpart, symbolizing harmony between two ancient gifts bestowed upon humanity by Mother Nature herself. The chocolate or cocoa tree emerges as the true protagonist here - Theobroma cacao in all its glory, and is this magnificent creation that gives birth to our favorite indulgence; it is through its beans that dreams are woven into reality with each delectable bite. Finally, we gaze at a single cocoa leaf - delicate yet resilient like life itself. It whispers secrets only those who truly appreciate can decipher – secrets that unlock unparalleled pleasure when transformed into velvety bars of chocolate. Theobroma beckons us to embrace its wonders; it invites us to savor every moment spent with this divine gift called chocolate.