Tea Leaf Reading for Beginners

Learn to make tea, then read the leaves, using herbal blends or Camellia sinensis. Includes a list of her favorite tea houses around the world. Boulder author.

YOUR FORTUNE IN A TEA CUP

With a cup of freshly brewed tea, you can indulge in an age-old custom that brings you deep relaxation, healthful rejuvenation—and a sense of wonder as you see what the leaves reveal.

In six simple steps, you'll learn to read tea leaves like a pro. Four sample readings with photos will help you interpret tea-leaf patterns even more easily. You'll also find hundreds of symbols and their meanings, grouped by theme—from animals and sun signs to travel and trees.

Prepare herbal infusions for better health

Give tea-leaf readings

Host a tea party

Master tea-taking etiquette

Brew the perfect pot