Noun
(idiomatic) Something that is irrelevant or unimportant, usually used to emphasize the lack of relationship of a non sequitur.
In my opinion, the debate around the president's latest tweet is like the price of tea in China. Absolutely pointless!
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see price, tea, China.
Due to the Sino-Indian trade crisis, the price of tea in China has risen dramatically the past fiscal month.