I will read your tea leaves. A lot can be seen in the future with a simple cup of tea.

The art of tea leaf reading can be traced back centuries, with popularity rising in the 17th century when tea leaves were introduced to England from China. Many believe tea leaf reading originated in Chine and that present day tea leaf reading is thought to have originated in Asia, the Middle East and Ancient Greece.

Typically loose leaf tea is used in tea leaf reading, not tea from a tea bag. Tea such as Earl Grey, English breakfast, darjeeling and china are good as the leaves are medium to large. Indian tea and many of the cheaper teas are no good for tea leaf readings as they contain too much dust and small twigs, which do not form into patterns and symbols that can be interpreted. The tea should always be brewed in a tea pot and then poured into the cup.

Tea should be drunk in a light coloured china cup, with a handle a wide brim and smaller bottom.