Leaf Encounter
Some say it's written
in the stars...
... but we like to look to something closer to home to discover what our futures hold. At Fortnum’s, we’ve always recognised the importance of tea. Since our earliest days, we’ve known it’s far more than just a humble thing to sip, and now, with the help of award-winning, fourth generation psychic, spiritual author and sound therapist Nicola Kelleher, what lies ahead is all to be found within the leaves of our famous blends.
This year, a star-studded line up of five celebrity guests joined Nicola within the intimate setting of The Crypt nestled in our Piccadilly store, to discover what life has in store for them with uplifting revelations read from tea leaves right in front of them. Each guest had a particular tea blend and teacup and saucer chosen for them, all individual and fitting of their personalities.
Find out what the tea leaves revealed in our Leaf Encounter series...
Paloma Faith is an iconic, award winning, platinum selling singer - songwriter, the chart topping podcast host of Mad, Sad and Bad, the Sunday Times best selling author of MILF, actor and beloved TV Personality.
“I’m quite cynical. That crystal is my boyfriend’s blood. I made him give it to me so that if anything went wrong, I could make a voodoo doll."
From crystals to tea leaves, watch Paloma’s full reading here to discover what the future may hold for her...
William Hanson is an author and beloved TV, radio and podcast host, as well as the director of The English Manner. His highly popular, quick etiquette tips on social media reach over 7 million users, with his podcasts regularly topping the charts.
“I did as a child, for some reason, buy tarot cards and my Grandmother was absolutely livid I had them in the house, and that was the end of that."
Move aside tarot cards and find out what's written in the leaves for William in his full and revealing reading.
Montana Brown, who first gained fame on Love Island UK (2017), has expanded her career as a hospitality entrepreneur, wellness advocate, voice for modern motherhood, and red-carpet host. She's a mother of two, offering candid insights into postpartum life and body image on her highly followed social media channels.
“I would like you to tell me how many children I’m going to have, because I feel like I could do three, maybe do four, I’m open to five. I’m intrigued..."
Does Nicola reveal all on what motherhood has in store for Montana? Discover what's in the tea leaves in this uplifting and reaffirming reading.
Alexander Armstrong is an English comedian, actor, television and radio presenter, and author. He is best known for hosting the quiz Pointless, the hugely popular series Alexander Armstrong In…, a beloved radio show on Classic FM, his Evenfall novels and, of course, is one half of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller.
“It was my Grandmother’s party trick. After teatime she would turn the cup upside down into the saucer and look into it. But I think it was more to entertain the grandchildren."
From a visit from a distant relative called Maud to the initial J, discover what the tea leaves reveal for Alexander...
Indira Varma is an award-winning British stage, film, television and voice actress, who has appeared in everything from Game of Thrones and Luther to her Laurence Olivier Award-winning performance in Present Laughter.
“I’m about to do something - it hasn’t been announced yet so I can’t say - but I’m about to do a play and I’m so nervous about it. It’s so scary! But very exciting."
From a possible stint at the circus to the mystery behind a person called Charlie, find out what the tea leaves have in store for Indira...
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