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

If jousting and pageantry aren’t your cup of tea, don’t fret, because the Renaissance Faire will be hosting a special Oktoberfest weekend. —Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024

Using warm, subtle lighting will make your space seem warmer and create the perfect spot to snuggle up with a cup of tea and a pastry. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024

Hill hosed off the dogs, who were covered in mud, and then took a hot shower and grabbed a cup of tea. —Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024

Over the cute clip, Teigen admits that s'mores are not her cup of tea. —Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1