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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An employee’s open cup of tea was stored above a cart of noodles.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Dravid envisions future public health initiatives, such as campaigns encouraging people to decontaminate their water, one cup of tea at a time, or the development of teabags with better metal adsorption properties.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The Alpine Corporation 3-Piece Bistro Set is perfect for a garden setting and an afternoon cup of tea, while this eight-piece table and chair set is my dining set of choice.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Dravid envisions future public health initiatives, such as campaigns encouraging people to decontaminate their water, one cup of tea at a time, or the development of teabags with better metal adsorption properties.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 6 Mar. 2025
The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
The Alpine Corporation 3-Piece Bistro Set is perfect for a garden setting and an afternoon cup of tea, while this eight-piece table and chair set is my dining set of choice.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 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 26 Mar. 2025.
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