What does the cryptic crossword clue "Otherwise taking tea round pensioners' home (7)" mean?

The definition is "Otherwise". The wordplay uses charade, container. ELSE (synonym of "Otherwise") + CHA (synonym of "tea") [container: "round"]; definition: "pensioners' home" The answer is CHELSEA.

Otherwise taking tea round pensioners' home (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28734 | 24 Across | 2022-04-18 flower

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