cup of tea
What suits someone
A cup of tea is literally tea served in a cup, but the phrase usually appears in expressions about preference or suitability.
If something is your cup of tea, it suits your taste or interests; if it isn't your cup of tea, it doesn't appeal to you: Horror movies aren't really my cup of tea.
The expression is British in origin and retains a slightly understated, polite tone.
Steeped or fermented drink
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- mugHandled cup for beverages
- saucerSmall plate beneath cup
- kettleSpouted vessel for heating water
loose-leaf · infusion · Earl Grey · Darjeeling · Assam · oolong · chai · herbal
Reducing distress or discomfort
- warmthHeat you feel
- relaxationState of being unwound
- cozyWarm and snug
- calmingInducing a settled state
nurturing · solace · consolation · homely · snug · hearth · restful · tranquil
Positive inclination toward
- tasteFlavor perception ability
- choiceAct of selecting
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- inclinationDisposition toward something
partiality · affinity · penchant · predilection · fancy · thing · style · ideal
Formal event marking occasions
- steepingSoaking to extract flavor
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- servingMeasured food portion
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
samovar · whisk · strainer · infuser · pour · presentation · hospitality · offering
Small quick breads
- crumpetsSpongy griddle cakes
- biscuitsSmall, leavened quick breads
- EnglandLargest British country
- LondonEngland's capital city
china · porcelain · elevenses · digestives · clotted cream · cucumber sandwiches · Victoria sponge · Twinings
brew
Steeped or fermented drink
kettle · loose-leaf · infusion · Earl Grey · Darjeeling · Assam · oolong · chai · herbal · chamomile
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- warmthHeat you feel
- relaxationState of being unwound
- cozyWarm and snug
calming · nurturing · solace · consolation · homely · snug · hearth · restful · tranquil · peaceful
liking
Positive inclination toward
inclination · partiality · affinity · penchant · predilection · fancy · thing · style · ideal · suited
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
matcha · samovar · whisk · strainer · infuser · pour · presentation · hospitality · offering · tradition
scones
Small quick breads
London · china · porcelain · elevenses · digestives · clotted cream · cucumber sandwiches · Victoria sponge · Twinings
- food idiomspiece of cake, bread winner, low-hanging fruit, cool as a cucumber, bad egg
- idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
- inclinationsinclination, tendency, predisposition, proclivity, propensity
cup of teapet peeve
Personal source of irritation
anathema · turn-off · bête noire · turnoff · nightmare
cup of teacup of coffee
Hot caffeinated beverage
glass of water · glass of wine · soft drink · iced tea · cold brew
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