cup of tea
noun phrase
1
: something one likes or excels in
I see already that storytelling isn't my cup of tea—
John Barth
John Barth
also
: a person suited to one's taste
2
: a thing to be reckoned with : matter
poltergeists are a different cup of tea—D. B. W. Lewis
D. B. W. LewisExamples of cup of tea in a Sentence
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Thank you for teaching me how to make a proper cup of tea, the names of all the Taylor Swift albums and the value of changing into pyjamas at 4pm and giving up on the day.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 July 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
British Bait Off are Sarah (environmental journalist) and Dan (underwater cameraman), who like a cup of tea.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Nurses and teachers can get the deal on all cups of tea from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 19 July 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private terrace and outdoor daybed, which makes for an extremely relaxing place to enjoy a cup of tea after a spa treatment, read a book in the afternoon, or just take in the gorgeous setting after returning from a day out.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
British Bait Off are Sarah (environmental journalist) and Dan (underwater cameraman), who like a cup of tea.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
Nurses and teachers can get the deal on all cups of tea from Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cup of tea
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“Cup of tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cup%20of%20tea. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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