What does the cryptic crossword clue "After some green tea, pressure group attempted coup (9,4)" mean?

The definition is "attempted coup". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GUNPOWDER (synonym="green tea") + P (synonym="pressure") + LOT (synonym="group") = GUNPOWDER PLOT; definition: "attempted coup" The answer is GUNPOWDER PLOT.

After some green tea, pressure group attempted coup (9,4)

Times Cryptic #28787 | 21 Across | 2023-12-15 flower

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