Turkish coffee is a significant part of coffee culture worldwide and has been a longstanding tradition for Turks for centuries. Alongside this delicious beverage, there’s another tradition associated with it: coffee fortune-telling.
Coffee fortune telling, or “kahve falı” in Turkish, is the art of reading one’s future from the coffee grounds left in the cup in which Turkish coffee is served. The reader, usually a woman, interprets the coffee grounds left at the bottom of the cup in a special way to find clues about the future. This tradition is a widely practiced ritual, especially among women. Coffee fortune telling is an integral part of social interactions and conversations.
Each coffee grounds pattern is filled with symbols and figures. The fortune teller must be familiar with the meanings of these symbols and meticulously examine the coffee grounds. Fortunes can provide insights into various aspects of life, including love, marriage, work, health, or family. However, this is an art that holds true only for experienced coffee readers.
Turkish coffee and coffee fortune-telling are special rituals that have strengthened social bonds for many people from the past to the present. Furthermore, the warm conversations shared over a cup of coffee enhance the value of traditional Turkish coffee. Coffee fortune-telling is a magical practice that adds a touch of mystery to the lives of coffee drinkers and creates a spiritual connection while savoring the beverage.
