Allspice leaves (Pimenta dioica) pack a warm, aromatic flavor blending cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Used fresh or dried like bay leaves, they are a staple in Caribbean cooking, Jamaican jerk seasoning, and for smoking meats. They contain eugenol, providing natural antiseptic and digestive benefits.and also for tea..These dry leaves are the best for masala tea; they are fresh from my garden. Many people aren't familiar with this plant, but these are also known as Kerala's special 'allspice' leaves.