What does the cryptic crossword clue "Second tea or coffee? (5)" mean?

The definition is "coffee?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MO (abbreviation="Second") + CHA (abbreviation="tea") = MOCHA; definition: "coffee?" The answer is MOCHA.

Second tea or coffee? (5)

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