It is possible to give yourself or friends a free tea leaf reading using the numerous resources available in print or on the web and a few things you may already have lying around.

Once you understand the basic principles behind tea leaf reading, it can become easy and enjoyable pastime.

Not may supplies are necessary for your own tea leaf reading adventure.
A good broad loose leafed tea…not the commercially sold kind that comes in teabags.

These tea leaves are large enough that once steeped the wont disintegrate in water and will still be viewable to the Reader after brewing. Earl Gray is a very popular variety to be used because of its universal appeal and pretty wide availability.

The other item needed is a wide rimmed cup, bowl or other type of vessel dedicated to this purpose.
Sometimes professional mystics and spiritual healers will have cups painted with special symbols according to their slant on the tradition.
(A popular cup is one with the twelve signs of the zodiac painted on…leaves landing on a certain section of the cup denotes action in a certain “house” or Zodiac sign.)

The other supplies needed are a spoon designated only for this use, a saucer, and napkin, to catch the tea leavings for interpretation. The other extremely valuable tool you will need is an interpretation guide…or a listing of symbols to help you translate the meaning of the leaves.

There are several free online sources dedicated to tea leaf reading as well as several printed publications available for purchase online and at popular book outlets.