cup of tea

Example Sentences

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Horror isn’t my cup of tea, and I do my best to steer clear of feminine rage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She and her wife, who live in Powys, were unable to make a cup of tea so a friend came to their house with a camping stove to boil water.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

That the “The Napa Boys” won’t be everyone’s cup of tea — or in this case, goblet of wine — almost feels like this meta comedy’s raison d’être.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"It could be the woman sitting and reading a book, and the man gets her a cup of tea."

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Aunt Melissa runs to the pantry and reappears moments later with a steaming cup of tea.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller