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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For reference, a cup of tea generally contains 35 mg of caffeine, while some energy drinks contain up to 250 mg per serving.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Indulge in a couple with a cup of tea.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Just not my cup of tea, or rather only in small doses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The central solarium is a great place to unwind with a book and a cup of tea in the afternoons, too.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
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Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Indulge in a couple with a cup of tea.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Just not my cup of tea, or rather only in small doses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The central solarium is a great place to unwind with a book and a cup of tea in the afternoons, too.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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