Leaves on the shelf? (3)

I believe the answer is:

tea

(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "Sort of garden, chest or service" , "Brew" , "Tisane" , "Leaves for brewing" , "A light meal - eat up" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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