cup of tea

• Expresión informal que denota algo que a una persona le gusta, prefiere o le interesa; se usa a menudo en construcciones negativas para indicar que algo no es del agrado de alguien.

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.

   taza de té

   • 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.

   lo que a uno le gusta

   • 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.