Possible Clues:

• Container at an afternoon service, maybe
• For Spooner, essential father leaves here
• Earl Grey's home?
• Sounds as if this container will help one to drive, of course (3, 5)
• Club porter after a drink may resort to this
• Oolong carrier
• Container for bags (or leaves)
• We hear driver's need - assistant for drink dispenser
• Leaves home?
• Place to keep leaves