It involves interpreting symbols formed by coffee grounds on the inside and outside of cups.
The shapes that appear on the inside of a cup represent the future, while the sediment that slides onto the saucer represents the current situation.
In Turkey, it is a tradition to read your coffee cup after you finish drinking.
The coffee grounds settle at the bottom of the cup and form shapes that can be interpreted to tell your fortune.
This is a fun activity to do with your friends or family after enjoying a delicious cup of Turkish coffee!
The tradition of coffee cup reading specifically is believed to have started in the 16th century when coffee made its way to the Ottoman Empire and the Middle East.
The cultivation and distribution of coffee started in Ethiopia and moved from Yemen to the Arab trade and then to the Ottoman Empire.