2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. strong tea
1 c. raisins

Pour hot tea over raisins. Let cool. Meanwhile sift flour, soda, salt, and spices into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry cutter. Add tea mixture and stir only until moistened. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.