Classification by grade of season Spring tea: Known as first infusion or first soaking in Japanese, where the tea becomes tasty. This tea is available between Tomb-Sweeping Day and the summer solstice (between mid March and early May).
Summer tea: Known as second infusion or second soaking in Japanese, around the summer solstice.
Second summer tea: Known as third infusion or White of June, between early July and mid August. Autumn tea: Between early September and mid October.
Winter tea: Picked between late October and late November, with overwhelming flavor.
