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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 ."

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Why is Billy Tea called Billy Tea?

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 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"


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Good directions, by Billy currington


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Is an animal called billy?

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What is a male billygoat called?

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