It can be loose-leaf or in bags (3)

I believe the answer is:

tea

(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Principally" , "Char" , "Popular beverage brewed at home" , "Assam or Darjeeling, for example" , "Provide a meal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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