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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Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
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Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Travelers love the slow pace of this area, whether exploring the narrow lanes and ancient architecture or grabbing a cup of tea and taking in the sights.
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Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
For a mid-day warm-up, itineraries highlight cozy neighborhood gems like Drekkamun—a new spot in Kollafjørður whose name translates directly from Faroese as ‘a cup of tea or coffee’—or the brand-new Café Otto, tucked away at the national art museum following a peaceful walk through a local park.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Julia Coin
updated July 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Travelers love the slow pace of this area, whether exploring the narrow lanes and ancient architecture or grabbing a cup of tea and taking in the sights.
—
Rumit Mehta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
For a mid-day warm-up, itineraries highlight cozy neighborhood gems like Drekkamun—a new spot in Kollafjørður whose name translates directly from Faroese as ‘a cup of tea or coffee’—or the brand-new Café Otto, tucked away at the national art museum following a peaceful walk through a local park.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 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 7 Jul. 2026.
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