How to Use cup of tea in a Sentence

cup of tea

noun phrase
  • Over a cup of tea, Martin embraced the role of a rock admiral.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 May 2024
  • While soupy chili on spaghetti and hot dogs may not be everyone's cup of tea, for many in the Queen City, Cincinnati chili might as well be considered another food group.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 7 July 2024
  • But the quantity isn't really enough to have a sizable impact, research has shown — especially compared to the amount of water in a cup of tea or coffee, which helps balance out any fluids lost.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024
  • The 25-ounce teapot is able to brew one to two cups of tea.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2023
  • To make a cup of tea, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of the tea blend in a tea strainer.
    Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
  • Arena-sized crowds and screaming fans not your cup of tea?
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2023
  • But even if that’s not your cup of tea, finding awe can be simple.
    Julia Carmel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Probably make two or three cups of tea, but not more than that.
    Michael Calore, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Come on in, have a cup of tea, have a bacon sandwich, or some breakfast on us.
    Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • The craze is also well under way in China, where the first cups of tea were brewed more than 4,000 years ago.
    Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 May 2024
  • Plug in a floor lamp for nighttime reading, and set a small table near the chair for a cup of tea or books-in-progress.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • When Frog is feeling sick, Toad fixes him a cup of tea and tries to think of a good story to tell him.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Halfway through, a nurse edged a cup of tea and a serving of carrot cake into view.
    Matthew Taylor King, WSJ, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Do be aware that the brace is only available in blue, which may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
    Jack Byram, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Top with Meyer Lemon Sugar Glaze for a cookie version of a cup of tea with fresh lemon.
    Sunset Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
  • If something was too melodic, whether in a guitar line, a melody or a vocal, that just wasn’t his cup of tea.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
  • For creatures of habit Is retreating with a book and a warm cup of tea a ritual for your pal?
    Angela Ledgerwood, wsj.com, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Nadie Sabe, on the other hand, is more niche and mostly all Latin trap, which might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2023
  • For days when one cup of tea just is not enough, this pick by Teabloom is the best tea infuser solution.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The announcement comes after Gaga teased the news through a cryptic video in which she’s seen tapping a spoon on her cup of tea.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 May 2023
  • When confronted with aches, pains, or stress, many people turn to their favorite cup of tea.
    Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The result is nothing short of stunning — and if this exact style isn’t your cup of tea, the brand offers dozens of other prints.
    Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Add one scoop daily in plain water or in your cup of tea or coffee to start losing weight with Fast Lean Pro.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2023
  • More than three daily cups of tea reduced the risk of developing RA.
    Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Get it for someone who likes to have a nice cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate during the holidays.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Grab a tropical cocktail (or a cup of tea) and read on for an all-inclusive guide to some of their favorite places.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • Serve warm for breakfast or brunch, or save for an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea, coffee, or orange juice.
    Joy Howard, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023
  • To make a cup of tea, steep 2 to 3 tablespoons in boiling water for 10 minutes as described above.
    Diane Hoffmaster, Treehugger, 22 June 2023
  • The key insight is that chromosome fusion and mixing is as irreversible as the mixing of milk in a cup of tea.
    Viviane Callier, Scientific American, 17 May 2023
  • Hail, Caesar! leans in on Hollywood lore, which may not be everyone's cup of tea.
    Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2024

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