Fat Free Irish style Orange and Fruit Tea Loaf

1.Grease and base line a 1kg (2¼ lb) loaf tin. Soak the tea bag in 300ml (½ pt) boiling water for 5 mins. Add the mixed fruit and mixed citrus peel to the tea with the grated orange rind, discarding the tea bag and soak for 2-3 hours.
2.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, gas mark 4). Mix in the sugar and eggs.
3.Mix together the flour, baking powder and mixed spice and fold into the fruit mixture.
4.Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 1½ hours or until firm to touch and a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.