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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Maybe your favorite podcast and a steaming cup of tea would help?
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
If roughing it along the North Coast is not your cup of tea, book a spot at Mendocino Grove.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Adding more berries, apples or cups of tea to your daily routine could be the key to living healthier—and for longer.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
An apple a day might keep signs of aging away—and so might a cup of tea, a handful of berries, or a serving of citrus fruit.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
If roughing it along the North Coast is not your cup of tea, book a spot at Mendocino Grove.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Adding more berries, apples or cups of tea to your daily routine could be the key to living healthier—and for longer.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
An apple a day might keep signs of aging away—and so might a cup of tea, a handful of berries, or a serving of citrus fruit.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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