cup of tea

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cup of tea

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

An unreleased novel from Swiss author Nelio Biedermann sits next to a cup of tea, and a wood cross string necklace lies on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times

The theatre itself has also changed little, its vintage charm intact with counters serving steaming cups of tea and deep-fried samosa snacks.

From Barron's

"Definitely not my cup of tea," he says with a laugh.

From BBC

Ms. Takaichi isn’t the bureaucrats’ cup of tea, and whether she can bend them to her will remains unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal

The health benefits of a daily cup of tea include lowered blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart disease.

From Los Angeles Times