What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kind of bun that’s different dunked in tea (7)" mean?

The definition is "tea". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ELSE (synonym="“different”") in CHA (synonym="“tea”") = CHELSEA; definition: "Kind of bun" The answer is CHELSEA.

Kind of bun that’s different dunked in tea (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29425 | 5 Down | 2024-07-03 flower

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