Isn't bound to have this type of tea (9)

I believe the answer is:

looseleaf

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'tea' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for looseleaf that I've seen before include "tea" , "Type of book sold" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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