½ tsp dried ginger
½ lemon, finely grated zest only
1 orange, finely grated zest only
pearlescent white food colour
black food colour paste
metallic light silver food colour paste
1½ tsp almond extract
125g/4½ oz caster sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp mixed dried fruit
700g/1lb 9oz icing sugar
½ tsp mixed spice
½ tsp salt
500g/1lb 2oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
splash orange liqueur
350g/12oz unsalted butter, cubed
1-2 tbsp buttermilk, to loosen
10 tea bags