cup of tea

Example Sentences

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It seemed to strongly prefer my dominant right hand; my left, though free, found it hard to hold a cup of tea steady enough to reach my office without sloshing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Beech says: "Somebody has saved their self-esteem by going in for a coat and a cup of tea but are actually coming out in many occasions with a support package in place."

From BBC

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

She awoke refreshed, and quite early, in time to get the very first cup of tea from the samovar in the common room.

From Literature

And who could fail to enjoy a quiet afternoon in the days when Victoria was queen, sipping a nice, restorative cup of tea?

From Literature