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Tea in masala chai, perhaps (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

assam

(Other definitions for assam that I've seen before include "N East Indian state?" , "Leaves to get in hot water" , "Asian area?" , "An Indian part" , "Indian tea-growing area" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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