Drink a quarter-pint each (3)

I believe the answer is:

tea

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'drink' is the definition.
(tea is a drink)

'a quarter-pint each' is the wordplay.
'TEA' is hidden in amongst the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Hot infusion" , "Perhaps Indian" , "Strangely, ate this drink" , "US party" , "Food" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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