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

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

Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025

Some people prefer to take collagen with their morning coffee or a smoothie, while others like to take it before bed with a hot cup of tea. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025

Image Siren Queen by Nghi Vo The glamour of Old Hollywood is not usually my cup of tea, but this enchanting novel about a Chinese American girl looking to become a star in the 1930s was unexpectedly haunting and beautiful. —Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times, 28 Mar. 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