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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The British Emporium first opened in Grapevine in 1992 when a pair of friends who moved here to North Texas in the ‘80s wanted a good cup of tea and some biscuits to go with it.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Whether the inspiration is a damp forest floor, a steaming cup of tea or a kitchen full of holiday baking, shoppers are reaching for perfumes that evoke a specific moment and stick around long enough to keep telling that story.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is an 81-year-old woman who is mostly known for enjoying a cup of tea and minding her own business.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Afterward, enjoy a free cup of tea from the onsite cafe.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Whether the inspiration is a damp forest floor, a steaming cup of tea or a kitchen full of holiday baking, shoppers are reaching for perfumes that evoke a specific moment and stick around long enough to keep telling that story.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is an 81-year-old woman who is mostly known for enjoying a cup of tea and minding her own business.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Afterward, enjoy a free cup of tea from the onsite cafe.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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