I was so excited when I'd heard Telsaan had opened in Mount Horeb. I'm a huge fan of tea, and while I can get a tasty chai latte almost anywhere, this kind of selection is something I've been longing for.
Erin is sweet as can be, and she really knows her stuff. She was more than happy to walk around the shop with a friend and I to discuss the different types of tea. When asked if they had any "smokey" teas, she became excited because a few other people had also asked for it. She promised that she would find some and carry it - that's great service! I love that you can wander the space and see/smell all the teas offered. It's great that you can get a cup or buy the loose leaf to take home. There's a nice open comfort to this place.
I haven't eaten a meal here yet, but I intend to. If I remember correctly, the entire menu is vegan. The sweet bread that I did get was very yummy. I also think it's super cute that she makes and ties off the tea-bags for to-go orders herself, and it was quite obvious that she wants you to have the best experience possible. I see samples, product updates and offers listed on their FB page, and there's a first game night coming up. I hear other events may be popping up in the future. One important thing to keep in mind is that they only accept credit/debit cards.
I live near Mount Horeb and look forward to making this a regular spot. This is the kind of business (and owner) that I make a point of supporting - places like Telsaan only add to their community.