cup of tea

noun

1. a task, topic, person, or object well-suited to a person's experience, taste, or liking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cup of tea¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

He has a similar aw-shucks, genial manner — easy to laugh and quick to offer a cup of tea — that belies the strange hive of imagery buzzing inside his head.

From Los Angeles Times

The 43-year-old was killed by radioactive polonium-210, believed to have been added to a cup of tea.

From BBC

When I ask if a cup of tea could be an alternative, a look combining disappointment, disapproval and pity comes over her face.

From BBC

Another woman, Dawn Lewis, said: "It's not my cup of tea but I can't see it being offensive personally, it's art."

From BBC

“It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m going to ask folks to give it a chance because, as things are more extreme than ever and we’re facing another very pivotal election in our country’s history, what we’re all going to need this fall is a place to escape, be in community and scream.”

From Los Angeles Times