tea

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


Billy-tea, or Bush-tea.

Tea made in a billy (q.v.). There is a belief that in order to bringout the full flavour it should be stirred with a gum-stick.

New Zealand tea. Tea made of the leavesof Manuka (q.v.). See Tea – tree.

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