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

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

Examples of cup of tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Travelers love the slow pace of this area, whether exploring the narrow lanes and ancient architecture or grabbing a cup of tea and taking in the sights. — Rumit Mehta, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

For a mid-day warm-up, itineraries highlight cozy neighborhood gems like Drekkamun—a new spot in Kollafjørður whose name translates directly from Faroese as ‘a cup of tea or coffee’—or the brand-new Café Otto, tucked away at the national art museum following a peaceful walk through a local park. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

The British Emporium first opened in Grapevine in 1992 when a pair of friends who moved here to North Texas in the ‘80s wanted a good cup of tea and some biscuits to go with it. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026

Whether the inspiration is a damp forest floor, a steaming cup of tea or a kitchen full of holiday baking, shoppers are reaching for perfumes that evoke a specific moment and stick around long enough to keep telling that story. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cup of tea

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee
• assignee