The name Le Tê was inspired by a happy linguistic coincidence: in Taiwanese, the word for tea, tê, sounds remarkably similar to the French word thé. It was chosen to celebrate the meeting of Taiwanese and French cultures, a connection that lies at the heart of the brand's identity.
In Paris you find a coffee bar on every corner, but very few places built first and foremost around tea. Le Tê is exactly that kind of address: a genuine tea bar with a Franco-Taiwanese spirit, at 41 bis rue de Montpensier, along the arcades of the Palais-Royal garden. Here tea is not an afterthought: high-mountain oolongs, Sun Moon Lake black tea, naturally scented jasmine and osmanthus are brewed at the right temperature, in an individual teapot good for two or three successive infusions.
A tea bar also means choice: alongside hot teas, the menu covers artisan bubble tea, milk tea, matcha latte and seasonal iced teas, to enjoy in a calm room dressed in light wood and ceramics, or to take away before a walk to the Louvre or the Tuileries. The pastry treats with black sesame, taro, matcha or yuzu are sized to accompany the tea without overpowering it. Le Tê is open every day except Wednesday, two minutes from Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre station.
Le Tê is only part of the universe envisioned by our parent company, FUSION FLAVORS HOSPITALITY GROUP. To continue the Taiwanese culinary journey, MAISON Le Tê, located in Paris's 11th arrondissement, offers a contemporary interpretation of Taiwanese cuisine through creative brunches, shareable plates, and signature cocktails infused with tea.
Le Tê is at 41 bis rue de Montpensier, in the 1st arrondissement, along the Palais-Royal gardens. The Louvre is a five-minute walk, the Tuileries face the garden entrance, and Chatelet-Les Halles station is eight minutes away. The tea house is open every day except Wednesday, accessible by metro from Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre (lines 1 and 7) or Pyramides (lines 7 and 14).
The tea house works well for both a solo pause and an afternoon with friends. The room is small and quiet, nothing like a noisy café. You can come with a book, meet a friend for a relaxed chat, or discover teas together. The staff guides each visitor, whether a local regular or a tourist passing through after the Louvre.
Le Tê welcomes small groups without mandatory reservations. The room can comfortably seat tables of four or five. The staff offers tea selections to share, plus set formulas pairing drinks and treats. For larger groups or a private event, contacting the tea house directly is recommended.