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

What began as a private ritual soon evolved into a quintessential British pastime, marked by dainty sandwiches, warm scones and flavorful cups of tea. —Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025

Indian strikes did not kill anybody in Pakistan, and the Indian pilot shot down over Pakistani territory lived to share a cup of tea with Pakistani soldiers before being delivered back to India unscathed. —Sushant Singh, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025

If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, check out KHOU's list of other watch parties around town. —Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025

There are about 70 to 80 milligrams of caffeine in one teaspoon of matcha powder, which is the typical amount used for one cup of tea, Peruvemba said. —Sarah Garone, Health, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cup of tea

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