What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old orator's initial itch for China tea (6)" mean?

The definition is "tea". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Old") + O (first_letter="orator's") + LONG (synonym="itch") = OOLONG; definition: "tea" The answer is OOLONG.

Old orator's initial itch for China tea (6)

Times Cryptic #28699 | 5 Across | 2023-09-04 flower

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