1. Bring sugar and water to a boil over high heat.
2. place remaining ingredients except fruit in a large bowl and pour hot syrup over. Let steep until cool then strain through a fine mesh sieve. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.
3. Dice fruits, leave berries whole. Place 1/2 cup of fruit in a shallow soup bowl and ladle 1 cup of tea over the berries. Garnish with sprig of mint or lemon verbena and serve with a wild blueberry financier or other almond cookie if desired.