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

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

Examples of cup of tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Edwards says that regular tea bags are unlikely to make an enjoyable second cup of tea, but pyramid tea bags—larger, triangular bags that allow for more water to pass through the tea—may yield a few good cups of tea. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024

Notice what refills your cup — talking with a friend, reading a book, sipping a cup of tea, taking a bubble bath, listening to a meditation app — and make time to engage with it daily. —Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024

This smart mug and warmer is a game-changer for anyone who loves to savor a cup of tea but can never keep it hot. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024

And here’s the secret: that commitment can be anything—even curling up at home with a cup of tea. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1