North-east Indian state, noted for its tea (5)

I believe the answer is:

assam

(Other definitions for assam that I've seen before include "brew?" , "Tea-growing region" , "Top quality tea" , "NE Indian state (tea)" , "State of NE India" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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