cup of tea

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, dass jemand etwas mag, bevorzugt oder sich dafür interessiert; häufig in verneinten Konstruktionen verwendet, um auszudrücken, dass etwas nicht nach jemandes Geschmack ist.

An informal expression referring to something that one likes, prefers, or is interested in; often used in negative constructions to indicate something is not to one's taste.

1. A hot beverageA1formal

   A drink made by infusing tea leaves in hot water, typically served in a cup.

   Tasse Tee

   • Would you like a cup of tea?
   • She always starts her morning with a cup of tea.
   • He poured himself a cup of tea and sat down.

2. Something one likes or prefersB1informal

   Used to describe something that someone enjoys or is interested in.

   Nach jemandes Geschmack

   • Classical music is not really my cup of tea.
   • Mountain climbing is his cup of tea.
   • Reading science fiction is definitely her cup of tea.