___-leaf tea (5)

I believe the answer is:

loose

(Other definitions for loose that I've seen before include "released from confinement" , "Not fitting tightly" , "Hanging" , "Showing fast behaviour" , "Grant freedom to" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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