"In this charming anthology, freelance journalist and blogger Munichiello provides a refreshing reminder of the days when tea parties evoked thoughts of friendship rather than political differences.--Publishers Weekly ""As for the contents, the author recommends that you get a good cup of tea and sit back to read. I agree totally. This is a book to be taken in with some attention, not rushed through…""--English Tea Store ""An anthology of readings for tea lovers old and new. Five types of stories that will speak to you and inspire you--many written by people you may know!""𓴼The Tea House Times ""Tea shop owners, importers, a farmer, academics, authors, and everyday tea lovers wrote about a moment, decision, career change or trip that involved tea. [Katrina] sent me a copy of the book and I really loved it…""--A Life of Spice blog "

Indulge in the age old custom of reading tea leaves.

The newest Little Giant� Encyclopedia is tea-licious--a tasty brew of tea information and history: an ABC of tea, from Assam and Black to Tikkam and Yunnan; tea ceremonies around the world; tips on tea’s health benefits; advice on preparing the perfect ∪ and entertaining sidebars, quotes, and quizzes. Over half the book is devoted to a "How to Read Me!”--an instruction manual on tea leaf reading, with guidance on symbols, meanings, and omens, as well as on which type of cup to use, how to swirl the leaves properly, and hints for the novice. It will turn you into an enlightened tea master with a renewed appreciation for the drink that has warmed hands and hearts for generations.

Reading Tea Leaves: Discover What Brews in Your Future is the perfect resource to master the ancient practice of tea leaf reading, also known as tasseography, and will teach you everything you need to know to learn and interpret the hidden messages that lie in the shapes of the tea leaves. Author April Wall, a spirit-led psychic intuitive, provides an easy explanation to all aspects of the practice and what you can discover about yourself, the future, and the divination power of reading tea leaves. For years, April has performed tea leaf readings for clients in search of answers. This beautifully illustrated guide compiles her years of knowledge and real-life experience to teach you how to confidently interpret over 100 consistent tea leaf patterns and configurations. Complete with a glossary, step-by-step instructions, and insider tips and tricks, Reading Tea Leaves gives you all the tools you will need to perform your very own tea leaf readings. Take hold of your journey and find the answers you have been looking for! 100+ TEA LEAF SYMBOLS EXPLAINED: With over 100 symbols and configurations explained, you will find success in your tea leaf readings every time EASY TO LEARN: This ancient divination practice is made easy with step-by-step instructions that make learning to read tea leaves simple HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Each tea leaf symbol will be accompanied by an illustration to help readers accurately interpret the symbols PERFECT GIFT: This guide makes a perfect gift for the aspiring psychic or fan of mysticism in your life COMPLETE THE SERIES: Collect all of the books in the Daily Divination series with Reading Tea Leaves, Reading Tarot, and more!

The art of reading tea leaves has been practiced for centuries by everyone from Buddhist monks to Bedouins to Gypsies. Once very popular in Britain and Ireland and all the countries they settled, including our own, the practice has all but faded away. Now, this concise book provides quick, easy, and fun instructions for practicing tasseography today. The book includes everything needed to become an accomplished practitioner: * a brief history of tea and coffee * advice on brewing and serving * basic rules of tea leaf and cup reading * handy tips for instant readings * an illustrated dictionary of 361 symbols with precise definitions Tea Cup Reading is an essential reference for this fascinating interpretive art.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1836.