1-Bring 3 cups of water to a: Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2-Remove from heat and add the tea: Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for about 10 minutes.
3-While the tea steeps, combine the raspberries,: While the tea steeps, combine the raspberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the raspberries soften and release their juices.
4-Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine: Strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
5-Remove the tea bags and pour the: Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a large pitcher.
6-Add the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and: Add the raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 2 cups of cold water. Stir well.
7-Refrigerate until chilled: Refrigerate until chilled.
8-Serve over ice with fresh raspberries, lemon: Serve over ice with fresh raspberries, lemon slices, and mint if desired.