What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fresh lime in tea to remove, maybe from the cup (9)" mean?

The definition is "remove, maybe from the cup". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LIME (synonym="LIME") + IN (synonym="IN") + TEA (synonym="TEA") = ELIMINATE The answer is ELIMINATE.

Fresh lime in tea to remove, maybe from the cup (9)

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