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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However, if pink isn’t your cup of tea, there are three other colors to choose from, including a beautiful periwinkle for spring or neutral year-round colors in black and meringue.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s not really my cup of tea.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Made with new bone china, this pretty pot holds 17 fluid ounces—enough for a couple of cups of tea.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Washed is a tub-sized cup of tea.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That’s not really my cup of tea.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Made with new bone china, this pretty pot holds 17 fluid ounces—enough for a couple of cups of tea.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
Washed is a tub-sized cup of tea.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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