cup of tea

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Two weeks later, after returning from a Mediterranean cruise, they celebrated Ben's 18th birthday with his favourite meal - macaroni cheese and a cup of tea.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"I've always had authenticity to how I like to operate as a person. It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea," said McCullum.

From BBC • May 29, 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

Later, when I got sleepy, there would be a mystery novel, a cup of tea if I felt like it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt