In this state, you shouldn't go short of tea (5)
I believe the answer is:
assam
This could be a double definition.
'in this state you shouldn't go short' is the first definition.
'assam' can be an answer for 'state' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the remainder of the definition.
'tea' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for assam that I've seen before include "Indian tea region" , "Indian tea-growing area" , "I'll provide lots of tea" , "Sort of tea" , "Indian state known for its tea production" .)