24 spiced tea recipes

Sharp cheddar, cinnamon-spiced apples, and crunchy walnuts bake into a savory-sweet quick bread that's perfect for fall brunches or afternoon tea.

Moist quick bread studded with apples, apricots, and walnuts spiced with allspice and cinnamon for a fruity breakfast loaf perfect with coffee or tea.

Spiced gingerbread with cinnamon, mace and nutmeg, brightened with orange zest and brandy, studded with raisins. A moist, dense holiday loaf perfect for Christmas tea trays.

Russian honey bread loaded with dried apricots, dates, raisins, and walnuts, warmed with cinnamon and clove. A bread machine quick bread with the rich, spiced sweetness of an old-country tea cake.

Whole chicken steamed then wok-smoked over tea leaves, cassia bark, star anise, and rice for deeply aromatic, mahogany-skinned Chinese smoked chicken. A showstopper Hunan technique with layers of warm spice and sesame.

Curry-spiced pea fritters dropped from a spoon into hot oil. Crisp outside, soft and green-flecked inside. A fast fried side dish or handheld appetizer.

Green pea phyllo purses: crisp phyllo pouches stuffed with a bright Indian-spiced pea filling of ginger, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint. An elegant vegetarian appetizer.

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