Sep 28 - Oct 27, 2024
McFarland House, Niagara on the Lake
Tasseomancy Exhibit
Tasseomancy Exhibit
For centuries, tea has not only offered a sense of comfort but for many has become a mystical tool to gain insight into the past, present and future. People around the world have been dissecting the patterns left by tea leaves in the bottom of cups in the hopes of finding answers to some of life’s deepest questions.
Visit the McFarland House this fall to learn about the ancient practice of tea leaf reading, also known as tasseomancy, by exploring an insightful and impressive collection from Amy Lou Taylor September 28 through October 27, 2024.
Admission to this exhibit is included with regular admission to the McFarland House.
Tasseomancy Workshops with Amy Lou Taylor
Curious about tea leaf reading? Join Amy this October at McFarland House for exclusive Tea and Tasseomancy workshops. Delve into the history of tea, its ties to superstition and try your hand at reading tea leaves under Amy’s guidance. Afterward, enjoy a tea service with a special take-home souvenir on October 20 or October 27, 2024.
The Museum of Tasseomancy
After receiving two tasseography cup sets in the early 1990s, Amy became fascinated by the art of tea leaf reading and has been collecting everything she could find in relation to tasseomancy ever since. Her collection is steeped in history and contains over 170 items spanning over a century of tradition. It includes over 60 tea sets, handfuls of vintage books, old advertisements, tea company textiles and more. It has been on display across Ontario and even across borders. Don’t miss your chance to see it before it’s gone.
About Amy Lou Taylor
Amy Lou has been blending her passion for tea and tasseomancy for over 30 years, but her talents stretch far beyond fortune telling. She is a certified sommelier with the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada (THAC) and a contributing writer for their certification courses. She is also the creative force behind TAOTAT (The Art of Tea and Tasseomancy) and Mystic Teas & Brooms, a unique business that celebrates the magical interplay between tea and artisanal brooms.
Amy is currently writing a book that explores the enchanting side of tea.
McFarland House
For more than two centuries, McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable demeanour, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake. Built at the turn of the 19th century by Scotsman John McFarland, the home was used as a military hospital during the War of 1812 by both the Americans and the British. Today, costumed interpreters provide guided tours of this historic home with several special events hosted throughout the year.
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