Tasseography is the art of identifying symbols and interpreting messages in tea leaves and coffee grounds. It's been practiced for centuries, and was particularly popular in 19th-century Britain. Tasseography continues to be used worldwide for divination and entertainment, but many of us are completely clueless as to how it works.
If you're curious about how to find your fortune at the bottom of a teacup, this gallery covers everything from how to prepare a reading to bad omens. Click on to find out more.