Oct 9, 2023 · Leave it on the coals, fire or cooker until; it’s boiling. Then we add the tea. Add the Tea and a Gum Leaf. Pour in enough tea for each cup’s worth of water you have in the billy and throw in an extra pinch for the billy. Proper billy tea requires a eucalypt leaf.

A billycan is an Australian term for a lightweight cooking pot in the form of a metal bucket [1] [2] [3] commonly used for boiling water, making tea/coffee or cooking over a campfire [4] or to carry water. [3]

Oct 20, 2024 · Fill a billy can (or a metal pot) with fresh water and bring it to a rolling boil over an open fire. Add a generous pinch of loose-leaf black tea directly into the boiling water. Remove from heat and allow to steep for a few minutes.

This traditional Australian black tea is boiled with the distinctive flavours of gum leaves and cooked on a billy can. Standing time 2 minutes. Makes about 1 litre. Place 1.25 litres water in a 1.5 litre billy can or saucepan and bring to the boil. Add tea and gum leaves, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nov 20, 2014 · Place 3 tablespoons of loose leaf Billy tea in a billy and add 800ml of water and bring to the boil (usually over an open fire with the billy hanging from a bar).

May 6, 2024 · When thinking of a traditional Australian outdoor experience, a steaming cup of Billy Tea readily comes to mind. This potent brew, traditionally made in a 'billy' - a tin can with a wire handle, is a staple in Australian bush culture.

Makes about 1 litre Place 1.25 litres water in a 1.5 litre billy can or saucepan and bring to the boil. Add tea and gum leaves, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stand for 3 minutes.

Bring the water to the boil over high heat. Add the tea and gum leaves. Set aside for 5 minutes to steep. Strain and serve hot. If you can't find Billy Tea at the supermarket, use black loose leaf tea instead. Make sure you wash the gum leaves before drinking. This recipe was created by Ali Adams for Australia's Best Recipes.

Feb 26, 2009 · When boiling, throw in a single fistful of tea for each person and then throw one in for the pot. Leave on heat for another minute then pull away from coals using the forked stick on the handle to lift.

Place 3 tablespoons of loose-leaf billy tea* in a billy. Add 800ml water and bring to the boil. Remove from the fire, steep to desired strength, then strain into cups or mugs. Add milk and sugar if desired. * Billy tea is available from major supermarkets.