Jo's Chai Fruit Bars

1 1/3 cups water
6 chai tea bags
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup butter
2 cups raisins
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
cinnamon
Bring the water to a boil in a large sauce pan. Steep the chai tea according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove the tea bags and squeeze excess liquid into the pan. Add dark brown sugar, butter, and raisins to the water in the pan. Bring to a boil, then it turn off and let cool.  Mix in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and nuts.  Bake in a greased 13x9' pan for 35 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.  Do not overbake! Cut into bars & sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon, if desired.