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The term Billy Tea refers to tea brewed in a billy can, that is a small can, tin or pot used on a campfire for boiling water/tea etc. A common brand of tea sold in Oz is also called Billy Tea. So the term "billy up to the fire" basically means, "put the kettle on".
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What did the billy do in Waltzing Matilda?
boil"And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled"...A billy is an Australian metal canister for boiling water over a fire. Often, swagmen and stockmen would toss a handful of tea leaves into the boiling billy to make their tea. Campers still do the same thing today.
What was the Boston tea party called?
the boston tea party..........
What was the harbor called that was used for the Boston Tea Party?
The Boston Tea Party was at the Boston Port.
Adams and Revere led this protest against the tax on tea?
It was called the Boston Tea Party.
What Did Romans Call Tea?
Tea didn't exist in ancient Rome, but the later scientific term for the tea plant is "herba thea". Today Tea in Italian is called tè or the.
Why was billy tea called billy tea?
Because a "billycan" is a type of pot mostly used in Australia, and to "boil the billy " is a phrase that means "to make tea ."
What company owns Billy-Tea?
there really isn't a definite answer.
What did the billy do in Waltzing Matilda?
boil"And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled"...A billy is an Australian metal canister for boiling water over a fire. Often, swagmen and stockmen would toss a handful of tea leaves into the boiling billy to make their tea. Campers still do the same thing today.
Why are billy goats called Billy?
Only non-castrated male goats are called billy.
What is the tin or box that tea goes in called?
It is called a Caddy. A Malaysian word
What did people on the goldfields drink?
Alchohol which was illegal on the goldfields but some stores sold them secretly(called sly grog shops).Billy Tea, Water and coffee were also available.
What is the Hindi word for tea?
Tea in Hindi is called "Chai" and Tea leaves are called "Chai Patti"
What is the country song about turnip greens and sweet tea?
Good directions, by Billy currington
What is sweetened tea called?
Sweet tea
Is an animal called billy?
I have heard of billy goat
What does hot tea mean?
Tea can be served two ways, cold with ice, called ice tea or hot like coffee, called hot tea.
What is kukicha tea also called?
Winter Tea
