Bubbles in a Coffee Cup: Reading Meaning

Bubbles on the surface of a freshly poured coffee are one of the most common folk signs. In many homes, bubbles gathering together are read as money on its way, while bubbles drifting toward you mean money or news coming to you. Bubbles that move away are read as spending.

In some Turkish and Balkan families a thick, even foam on Turkish coffee is a sign of a good host and a good day ahead, and readers say a cup with rich foam reads more clearly.

After the cup is turned, small round holes or bubble marks in the dried grounds are often read as tears or worries that pass, especially near the rim. Others read the same marks as small sums of money. Both readings are common.

Where it appears in the cup

Rim

Quick news or a small sum soon.

Middle

Money or worries that come and go.

Bottom

A deeper hope, often about security.

Frequently asked questions

What do bubbles in coffee mean?

In folk belief, gathered bubbles mean money coming, and bubbles moving toward you mean it comes to you.

What does foam on Turkish coffee mean?

Rich, even foam is a sign of a well made coffee and, for many, a good day.

Are bubble marks in the cup tears?

Some families read them as tears that pass, others as small money. Traditions differ.

Symbols to look for

SymbolsCoffee Cup Reading Symbols and Their Meanings

More tasseography questions

Reading the cup and your future

Positions, timing, money, faces, lines and bubbles in the grounds.

Love, wishes and your own cup

Love, marriage, separation, wishes and reading the cup yourself.

Origins

Where tasseography comes from.

Rituals and customs

The small customs around turning and opening the cup.