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In no particular order, here are 10 new places to get a cuppa or some joe this year.—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 This calls for firing up the tea kettle for a cuppa Earl Grey and a dollop of honey.—Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026 Harrison swears by this model for her daily cuppa.—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025 Trader Joe’s also has an oat version for anyone wanting to offer the oat milk drinkers a festive cuppa.—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuppa
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short for cuppa tea, pronunciation spelling of cup of tea