Occupants of shack fermenting brew (3)

I believe the answer is:

cha

(Other definitions for cha that I've seen before include "Tea (colloquial)" , "Indian tea" , "Tea (colloq.)" , "Tea (informal)" , "not allowed in ski lodge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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