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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Think of it like blowing on a hot cup of tea to cool it down.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Set out a side table by your chair to put down your cup of tea and your pile of reading materials.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The Out-Of-Nowhere Candidates If recent first-round picks aren't your cup of tea, there are a few completely out-of-nowhere breakouts worth highlighting as well.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Yes, the comedy is steadily simmering if not at a full boil, but if a bit of British naughtiness sounds appealing, this might just be your cup of tea.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Set out a side table by your chair to put down your cup of tea and your pile of reading materials.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
The Out-Of-Nowhere Candidates If recent first-round picks aren't your cup of tea, there are a few completely out-of-nowhere breakouts worth highlighting as well.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Yes, the comedy is steadily simmering if not at a full boil, but if a bit of British naughtiness sounds appealing, this might just be your cup of tea.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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