German · Food & Drink
"Tea" in German: Tee
der Tee
Tea in German is der Tee. Order with einen Tee bitte. Herbal blends are often Kräutertee, and black tea may be schwarzer Tee.
In a café
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How to pronounce Tee
Say it
tay
/teː/
tay. Long e vowel, like English "day" without a strong y. One syllable.
"Tea" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Tee | the tea Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| einen Tee bitte | a tea, please Café order. | Café order. |
| Kräutertee | herbal tea Peppermint, chamomile, and similar. | Peppermint, chamomile, and similar. |
| Tee trinken | to drink tea Habit phrase. | Habit phrase. |
How to use Tee in real life
- 1In a café
Ich hätte gern einen Tee mit Milch.
I'd like a tea with milk.
Einen Tee is masculine accusative.
- 2Feeling ill
Trink heißen Tee, das hilft.
Drink hot tea, that helps.
Heißen Tee without article in advice.
- 3Shopping
Welchen Tee magst du am liebsten?
Which tea do you like best?
Welchen agrees with masculine Tee.
Mistakes English speakers make with Tee
Incorrect: eine Tee
Correct: einen Tee / ein Tee
Tee is masculine: ein Tee (nominative), einen Tee (accusative).
Incorrect: Tee mit Zitrone, die Tee ist gut.
Correct: Tee mit Zitrone, der Tee ist gut.
Keep der Tee, not die Tee.
Good to know
Afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen is famous, but Tee is equally normal at home, especially herbal teas when someone feels under the weather. East Frisia has a strong tea tradition with cream and Kluntjes candy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering drinks after a walk
ChatPal
Willst du Kaffee oder Tee?
Do you want coffee or tea?
You
Tee, bitte. Einen Tee ohne Zucker.
Tea, please. A tea without sugar.
ChatPal
Ich hole dir den Tee. Pfefferminze okay?
I'll get you the tea. Peppermint okay?
You
Ja, perfekt. Danke für den Tee!
Yes, perfect. Thanks for the tea!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tea" in German
What gender is Tee?
Masculine: der Tee, einen Tee.
How do you order tea?
Einen Tee bitte, or Ich hätte gern einen Tee.
What is Kräutertee?
Herbal tea, often caffeine-free.
How do you say tea with lemon?
Tee mit Zitrone.
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