
Theo Chocolate
Posted by:
Jeremy
N 47° 39.070 W 122° 21.263
10T E 548483 N 5277731
Quick Description: See how chocolate is made at one of two scheduled factory tours each day. Make sure to call ahead for reservations. Theo produces premium, organic, fair trade and specialty chocolate.
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 1/27/2007 4:45:14 PM
Waymark Code: WM162G
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Long Description:Theo produces premium, organic, fair trade and specialty chocolate.
Their founder, Joseph Whinney, pioneered the manufacture and supply
of organic chocolate products as the first individual to import
organic cocoa beans into North America in 1994. Over a decade
later, Theo is proud to be the only roaster of organic cocoa beans
and the first roaster of Fair Trade certified cocoa beans in the
United States.
Theo Chocolate factory tours are available everyday at 1 pm and
3 pm. The cost is $5.00 per person. Make sure to call ahead for
reservations at (206)632-5100. Tours last about one hour and
include a thorough explanation of chocolate making and delicious
samples. The factory is in the Fremont district of north Seattle at
the intersection of Phinney Avenue North and 35th Avenue North.