Etymology of the English word tea

Date

The earliest known usage of tea in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

teaberry, teacart, teacup, teahouse, teakettle, teapot, tearoom, teaspoon, teataster, teatime, teacake, tea-house

Cognates

Danish te, Dutch thee, French thé, German Tee, Icelandic te, Italian tè, Swedish te, Yiddish tej