Blends from out East (4)

I believe the answer is:

teas

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'blends' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'from out east' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'TEAS' can be found hidden inside 'out east'.

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(Other definitions for teas that I've seen before include "Afternoon meals" , "Hot drinks" , "Beverages from leaves" , "Beverage made by steeping leaves in water" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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