Theo Organic Fair Trade 85% cocoa

A straight-forward bar. There are no undertones or side flavors of note. At 85% cocoa, this is a very bitter chocolate.  Minor chalkiness follows this profile, and the aftertaste is driven mostly by the bitterness. Not for the casual consumer.  6.0

I have not tasted a Theo bar for nearly three years. I have not seen them at my usual chocolate bar acquisition locales. Last month I visited the Theo factory store during a visit to Seattle, and was hoping to find some interesting bars.  However I did not find any single origin bars, and just two pure-dark bars, this one and a 70% bar that will be reviewed next. Most of the other bars on sale were various bars with sea salt, chilies or other additions.