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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Arrive at least 15 minutes early for your treatment to enjoy a footbath and cup of tea in front of the crackling fireplace.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
If money talks feel stressful, try having them over a calming cup of tea.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
And no, the Cardio Speeder concept certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea.
—New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Harney & Sons Valentine’s Day Tea If your wife loves a hot cup of tea, the Harney & Sons Valentine’s Day Tea might be better than a box of chocolates.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2026
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 2 Feb. 2026.
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