Curious which song from The Tortured Poets Department is written in your tea leaves? Our Prophecy Tea Leaves Reading shows you how. Download the free guide to learn simple tasseography techniques and discover which TTPD song matches your reading.
This is a playful, easy activity for any TTPD-themed gathering. Interpretive and accessible, the tea-leaf reading is perfect for groups—everyone will enjoy uncovering their Tortured Poets Department song.
What is tasseography?
Tasseography is the practice of divining meaning from patterns formed by tea leaves. The method can also be used with coffee grounds or wine sediments, but loose-leaf tea is the most common and easiest to work with for parties.
Supplies needed to read tea leaves
- Loose-leaf tea (black tea like English Breakfast or Earl Grey works well)
- Water
- A tea cup and saucer
- Napkins or paper towels
How to read tea leaves
Bring a couple of cups of water to a boil. While the water heats, place three pinches of loose-leaf black tea into the bottom of your cup.
Pour the boiling water into the cup and steep for about five minutes. Use slightly less water than you might normally pour—the goal is a concentrated cup so leaves cling and form clear patterns.
Add milk, sugar, or any preferred fixings, then allow the tea to cool enough to sip. Drink down to a small amount of liquid so the cup still has a thin layer to move the leaves.
As you sip, focus on a question or what you hope to discover. When ready, swirl the cup a few quick times, then pour the remaining liquid out onto a napkin. Invert the cup over the saucer and let excess drip; then flip the cup upright and study the patterns left inside.
Look for recognizable shapes and symbols formed by the leaves. Use intuition and context—small details or combinations of symbols can change the reading’s meaning. Our free guide lists common shapes and the TTPD songs they correspond to, making readings fast and fun for parties.
Get the files
Download the two-page printable that guides you through reading tea leaves and reveals which Tortured Poets Department song aligns with each symbol. This printable is a handy reference for hosting your own TTPD tea-reading activity.
More Tortured Poets Party ideas
Looking for more TTPD-themed party inspiration? Explore recipes, drinks, desserts, and party favors to build the perfect themed event.
- Drunk On My Own Tears Moscato Punch
- The Black Dog Drink
- I Cry A Lot, But I’m So Productive… It’s a TART!
- Guilty As Sin Chocolate Scones
- Down Bad Bites – Charcuterie Board
- So Long London Fog Drink
- What’s Your TTPD Song? – Reading Tea Leaves
- TTPD Party Favors – Lyrical Tea Bags
- The Tortured Poets Department Puzzle Games
- TTPD My Veins of Pitch Blackberry Ink Tart
- The Tortured Poets Department Party Games
- The Tortured Poets Department Easy Party Ideas
More Swiftie fun
If you enjoy themed parties, we also share Swiftie party content and ideas. Recent posts cover crafts, desserts, and printable games ideal for a concert-themed or Eras-style celebration.
- How to Make Concert Friendship Bracelets
- Free Printable Swiftie Puzzles for Your Party
- What’s Your Era Cupcakes
- Swiftie Friendship Bracelet Cookie Cake Pizza
- Four Mocktails for Your Taylor Swiftie Party
- Crimson Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- The Last Great American Dynasty Key Lime Tartlets
- Free Printable Party Games & Scavenger Hunt for Taylor Swift’s Eras
Come join us
If you enjoyed this article and want more party ideas, recipes, and printables, follow our social channels and join our community groups for ongoing inspiration and updates.
Visit our other sites
- Just Microwave It
- Author Stephanie Pass
- Just An Air Fryer