Articles on Coffee Cup Reading

Background, practical guides and a skeptical look at a much-loved tradition.

• The History of Coffee Cup Reading

  Where the tradition of reading coffee grounds comes from and how it spread.

• Coffee Cup Symbols and Their Traditional Meanings

  A guide to common symbols and what tradition says they mean.

• How to Prepare and Read a Cup of Turkish Coffee

  A step-by-step guide to brewing, turning and reading a cup at home.

• Why Fortune Readings Feel Personal

  The psychology behind why readings seem accurate even when they are random.