Gold constellations and the twelve signs of the zodiac glow against a glossy black cup and saucer, like stars on a clear night. Inside, a crisp white bowl holds 32 tea leaf reading symbols, circled by my own verse in 24ct gold.
I'm Karin. I design these cups, I read with them, and I teach people to do the same. The black Zodiac is my boldest limited edition, and my choice for readings by candlelight.
How it works
Drink your tea, leaving a little liquid and a few leaves behind. Swirl the cup three times, turn it onto the saucer to drain, then turn it back over. The leaves settle beside the printed symbols: those near the rim speak to the near future, those near the base to what lies further ahead. Your guidebook tells you what each one means.
What it gives you
The design
What you receive
Learn with me
Start with my how-to videos, then join me live: every purchase includes an invitation to my members-only Tea Table Circle.
See the full collection of fortune teller teacups.
Care
Porcelain, made in my Berwick studio. Food safe and made for everyday tea. Hand wash only: the real 24ct gold will not survive the dishwasher or the microwave. The printed symbols are permanent and will not fade.
Shipping
Free tracked shipping to Australia, NZ, the US, Canada, the UK and selected Asian countries. Usually dispatched in 1-2 business days, packed by hand in Berwick, Victoria. AU delivery: 2-8 business days. International: 5-12 business days. Import tariffs covered for the US, UK and Canada.
Questions buyers ask
What is the zodiac tag?
A gold wax seal tag for your star sign, with its motto and traits written inside. Add your sign in the order notes and I will include it with your set.
What is the difference between the three Zodiac cups?
The design is the same on all three limited editions: 32 tea leaf symbols, the 12 signs of the zodiac, 24ct gold and a zodiac tag for your sign. Only the colour changes: white, black or midnight navy.
What is the free moon and star gift?
A small moon and star themed surprise, a little thank you from me. It changes from time to time, so every order is a surprise.
How do I get the course?
Scan the QR code in your guidebook and you are in. Buying it as a gift? I can enrol your recipient after delivery; just let me know.
From Karin
I learned to read tea leaves at my mother's table in Tasmania, and I have been reading them all my life. For years my readings spread by word of mouth; in 2012 I took my practice online, and in 2017 I opened my online school, where over 17,000 students have since learned with me. Every piece is designed by me and made in my Berwick studio.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-star rated from over 1,900 customer reviews. Tea Leaf Reader has customers across Australia, the USA, Canada, the UK and beyond. Tea Leaf Reader is a registered Australian business (ABN 16 719 937 644).
Free tracked shipping to Australia, NZ, the US, Canada, the UK and selected Asian countries, hand packed in Melbourne. Usually dispatched in 1-2 business days. Australian delivery 2-8 business days, international 5-12 business days.
14-day exchanges or store credit for unused items in their original packaging. Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact Karin with photos and we will sort it out.
Return postage is the buyer's responsibility on change-of-mind returns, and our shipping costs typically run $17 to $25 AUD per order, so we are unable to cover this. Read the full refund and returns policy.
These cups are made to be used, not just admired. Most are porcelain and some are New Bone China, both vegan friendly with no animal bone ash, and the imagery is kiln fired into the glaze, so it will not fade, scratch off or wash away with daily use. Karin has put them through extensive testing of her own for longevity. Hand washing is recommended to protect the 24kt gold and platinum detail.
Yes. Every cup is lead free, tested by Karin herself, and the imagery is food safe because it is kiln fired into the glaze using commercial factory grade equipment, which makes it permanent. That means you can drink from your cup every day with complete peace of mind. Please note that cups with gold or platinum detail must never be put in the microwave.
You do not need any experience at all. Each set comes with a symbols guidebook and a QR code for the free online video course, valued at 110 dollars, where Karin walks you through everything from brewing the cup to reading the symbols with confidence.
Loose leaf tea works best, as the leaves settle into the shapes you will be reading. Every teacup set arrives with two tea samplers, a green tea and a black tea, so you can begin the moment it lands on your table, and Karin's own reading blends are available in 25 gram bags when you are ready for more. If you prefer tea bags, the course shows you how to work with those too.
Everything you need is in the box. Each set includes the cup and saucer, two tea samplers, a green tea and a black tea, a teaspoon to match the one pictured in the listing, the symbols guidebook and the QR code for your free online video course. It is a complete tea leaf reading kit ready to use straight away, with nothing further to buy, which is part of what makes it such a lovely gift.
Every order is packed and dispatched by hand from Berwick, Victoria, usually within 1 to 2 business days. Australian orders generally arrive within 2 to 8 business days, and international orders within 5 to 12 business days. Shipping is free on every order with no minimum spend, and everything is sent with tracking. For our US customers, tariffs are covered.
Most of our products include a QR code that unlocks a free online video course valued at 110 dollars, taught by Karin herself. Scan the code, work through the lessons at your own pace, and you will know exactly how to use your new tools. Every purchase also comes with an invitation to the members only Tea Table Circle.
If you change your mind, you are welcome to a store credit or exchange within 14 days of delivery, provided the item is unused, in its original packaging and returned with proof of purchase. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility. If an item arrives faulty or damaged, please send photographs within 5 days of delivery and a refund will be arranged.
Yes, and a great many of our orders are gifts. Gift wrapping is complimentary, so simply leave a note at checkout to let us know, along with any short message you would like on the gift tag, and Karin and Linus will take care of the rest.
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