cup of tea

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Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Or it turns out living abroad isn’t your cup of tea after all.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

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

They first met in 2021 "for a cup of tea and an exchange of ideas".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

When she goes out, I set down the bauble and pour myself a cup of tea, holding it to warm my hands.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black