where is this tea from?

This tea grows atop Mt. Taygetos, a famous mountain near the famed city of Sparta, in the southern area of Greece known as the Peloponnese. The Mt. Taygetos area is being considered to become a national park, such as the Mt. Olympus area is. The mountain is the highest peak in the Peloponnese. It is a fabulous area to hike, and, of course, in ancient times, military men prized the tea as a curative from battle wounds. Even today, it is sold in its natural state, so that a consumer would be drinking the same brew the ancient warriors themselves drank.

Is this herbal tea or black tea?

Greek mountain tea is herbal tea.

how do you prepare this tea??

For a 10-ounce or 1.5 cup serving: Place 12 ounces of water in a pan on the stove for a 10-ounce (1.5 cup) serving of tea. Some of the water will evaporate. Bring the water to boiling.Add a handful of dried leaves and flowers to the pan for every 1.5 cups of water.Cover the pan.Allow the tea to boil for 3 to 5 minutes depending on your strength preference.Remove the pan from the heat and let the tea steep for another 3 to 5 minutes.Pour the tea mixture through a strainer directly into your cupDrink plain or with honey or sugar.