thé is a shrub, grown for a hot drink made from its leaves. thé is appreciated both for its stimulant properties and health benefits, and as the centre of social rituals such as the Japanese thé ceremony and British teatime.
One of the largest specialty thé companies in the U.S. (and seller of my current favorite, Vanilla Nut Creme, a black tea). Site includes an online store and lots of thé lore and trivia.