As we approach Halloween my thoughts turn to witches and warlocks. Some of my favorite are Harry Potter and friends. In one of the books (and movies) the Harry, Ron and Hermione are enrolled in a Divination class. One of my favorite scenes is of Harry and Ron having their fortunes told by Professor Trelawney as she reads their tea leaves. The art of tea leaf reading, or tasseography, can be studied more in depth with a quick internet search. While the techniques vary a bit, they all involve drinking tea from a cup where the leaves have not been filtered out. Drink the tea until only a teaspoon of liquid remains. The cup is then usually turned counterclockwise, turned upside down to dump out most of the leaves and the renaining are examined. More can be found with a quick internet search. I also found that there were superstitions that surrounded tea. Curious, I did a little research and found these superstitions about tea.
– Bubbles on tea denotes kisses.
– Tea spilling from the teapot’s spot while being carried means a secret is to be revealed.
– Stirring the pot counterclockwise will stir up trouble.
– Spilling a little tea while making it is an omen of luck.
– The accidentally off the teapot means a strangers brings bad news.
– Making tea stronger than usual indicates a new friendship is on the horizon.
– Sugar sitting in the bottom of your teacup means someone is sweet on you.
– Putting milk in your tea before sugar is to cross the path of love.
– Two teaspoons placed together on the sam saucer points to a wedding or a pregnancy.
– If two women should pour from the same teapot, one will have a baby within the year.
– If the tag falls off the teabag while it’s in your cup, you’ll lose something within the week.
Please understand this is only for entertainment. I make no claims as to any truth behind the rumors or the leaves. Perhaps you would like to try a little tea leaf reading this Halloween. It may serve as an icebreaker at a party. Happy Halloween and Good Luck
Tea at the Unicorn Wine Guild 