The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FILTRATE
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The straight part
We know that "Coffee perhaps?" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coffee perhaps? = filtrate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FILTRATE mean?
FILTRATE noun- The liquid or solution that has passed through a filter, and which has been separated from the filtride.
- To filter.