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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Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The best combo was two cups of coffee and three cups of tea, rich in antioxidants that support heart and cellular health.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
With all the foot traffic, dropped crumbs, and spilled cups of tea, rugs get dirty fast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Horror isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but a spooky atmosphere has a way of bewitching even the jumpiest of scaredy cats.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The best combo was two cups of coffee and three cups of tea, rich in antioxidants that support heart and cellular health.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
With all the foot traffic, dropped crumbs, and spilled cups of tea, rugs get dirty fast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Horror isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but a spooky atmosphere has a way of bewitching even the jumpiest of scaredy cats.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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 10 Nov. 2025.
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