Discontented Japanese leave teas, wanting Eastern favourites (8)

I believe the answer is:

darlings

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'favourites' is the definition.
('darling' can be a synonym of 'favourite')

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for darlings that I've seen before include "pets" , "people very much loved" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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