The French word for tea is “thé”. It is pronounced as tay.
In French, the word “thé” is used to refer to both the beverage and the plant from which it is made. The word has its origins in the Chinese word for tea, which is “茶” (chá). Over time, it made its way into various languages, including French, where it became “thé”.
When ordering tea in a French café, you might say, “Je voudrais un thé, s’il vous plaît”, which means “I would like a tea, please.”