Variety of Indian tea (5)

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assam

(Other definitions for assam that I've seen before include "place associated with tea" , "Indian state known for its tea production" , "Sort of tea" , "Indian tea region" , "Indian tea-producing region" .)

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

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