Coffee Grounds
Coffee Grounds is the fine coffee sediment remaining at the bottom of the cup after Turkish coffee is brewed. It is the raw material for symbol formations in fortune reading. Quality grounds come from finely ground authentic Turkish coffee.
What are Coffee Grounds?
Coffee grounds, called telve in Turkish, are the fine sediment left in the cup after Turkish coffee is drunk, and they are the raw material of coffee cup reading. Turkish coffee is ground very finely, simmered with water in a small pot called a cezve and served unfiltered, so the fine particles settle at the bottom. When the cup is turned onto the saucer to cool, the grounds run down the inner wall, leaving patches, lines and empty spaces. The reader likens these shapes to symbols such as animals, people, roads or letters and interprets them by where they sit in the cup. A common misconception is that more grounds mean a more detailed reading; a readable cup needs a balanced spread of light and dark areas. Turkish coffee culture and tradition was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013. You can get a coffee reading on Faltastik by uploading a photo of your cup.
Related Terms
Cup Turning
The ritual of turning the cup upside down onto the saucer after drinking the coffee. An intention is set, a wish is made, and the cup is left to cool. The grounds flow naturally, creating patterns on the saucer and cup walls.
Saucer Reading
Interpreting the patterns formed on the saucer after the cup is turned. The saucer typically represents home energy, general conditions, and environmental influences.
Intention Setting
The practice of focusing on a specific question or wish while drinking coffee. The clarity of intention is believed to enhance the meaningfulness of symbol formations.
Open Cup
A cup where grounds have mostly flowed away with few symbols formed. Interpreted as a clear future, an unobstructed path, or a person in a comfortable period.
Closed Cup
A cup where grounds remain heavily on the walls, containing many symbols. Signifies intense thoughts, a complex period, or significant energy accumulation.
Cooling Time
The waiting period after the cup is turned before the reading begins. Usually 5-10 minutes. Cooling can be accelerated by placing a metal coin on the bottom of the cup.