The term PREPARES, AS TEA can be broken down into two crossword solutions: BREWS (5 letters) and STEEPS (6 letters). Brewing tea is a process that involves pouring hot water over tea leaves or tea bags in order to extract the flavor and aroma of the tea. Steeping tea is a process that involves soaking tea leaves or tea bags in hot water for a certain amount of time in order to extract the flavor and aroma of the tea. Both processes are used to prepare tea for consumption.