Quick answer
To brew My Australian Bush Billy Tea, boil fresh water (ideally over a campfire or stove), add one heaped teaspoon of the loose-leaf blend per cup, steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain and enjoy. The eucalyptus and lemon myrtle infuse a uniquely Australian aroma.
Why the traditional billy method works
The 'billy' method gets its name from the Australian tradition of brewing tea in a small metal can over a campfire. This technique allows the water to reach a rolling boil, which helps extract the full flavour from the coarse-cut Australian black tea leaves, eucalyptus leaf, and lemon myrtle in My Australian Bush Billy Tea. The result is a bold, aromatic brew that tastes different from tea made with a standard kettle.
What you need
You can use a campfire billy can, a small saucepan, or even a heatproof jug. A fine-mesh strainer or a tea infuser is essential because the blend contains larger leaf pieces and botanical bits. If you are camping, bring a heatproof mug and a set of tongs to handle the hot billy can.
Step-by-step brewing guide
- Boil fresh water: Fill your billy can or saucepan with fresh, cold water. Bring it to a rolling boil over a campfire, gas stove, or electric burner. If using a campfire, let the flames die down to embers first to avoid scorching the water. Using re-boiled water can make the tea taste flat. Always start with fresh water.
- Add the tea leaves: Remove the billy from the heat. Add one heaped teaspoon (about 2.5 grams) of My Australian Bush Billy Tea per cup. Stir gently with a clean stick or spoon to submerge the leaves. The eucalyptus and lemon myrtle will release their oils immediately. Do not add the tea while the water is actively boiling—it can over-extract and become bitter.
- Steep and strain: Let the tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. For a traditional billy tea, some people swirl the billy to settle the leaves before pouring. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into your mug. The leaves will sink to the bottom if you pour slowly. If you leave the leaves in the billy, the tea will continue to steep and turn bitter. Strain or decant within 5 minutes.
About this tea
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My Australian Bush Billy Tea 100 Grams (40 Serves): My Australian Bush Billy Tea is a Fair Dinkum Aussie Black Tea grown in Far North Queensland, blended with Australian Eucalyptus Leaf and Lemon Myrtle. The eucalyptus and lemon myrtle add a distinctively Australian aroma and a slightly medicinal, citrusy note that sets this brew apart from standard black teas.
My Australian Bush Billy Tea 100 Grams (40 Serves)
