The essential oils in the leaves relase a strong strawberry aroma as well as flavour when they are crushed.  The leaf of the Strawberry Gum is harvested for the perfum industry, but is also being used more and more in the bushfood industry in deserts such as custards and confectionery and jams.  Outback Chef produces a tea made from Strawberry Gum.....see under Bushfood Teas