by Horii Shichimeien堀井七茗園
Homare no Mukashi (誉の昔) is an award-winning ceremonial matcha blended from hand-picked first-harvest tencha that have competed in and won national tea competitions. The name translates loosely as 'the honor of old' — a tribute to the competition lineage behind the leaves. It delivers deep umami, gentle sweetness, and an elegantly smooth finish with vibrant jade color and fresh, grassy aroma with subtle floral and nutty nuances.
Editorial verdict
Competition-pedigree ceremonial matcha at its finest — the rich umami-sweetness balance and silky texture make it ideal for traditional usucha, while its depth also rewards koicha preparation.
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¥8,100
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| horii-shichimeien· 30g | ¥8,100 | ¥270/g | Out of Stock | Apr 12, 2026 |
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About the brand
堀井七茗園
Horii Shichimeien (堀井七茗園) is one of Uji's most historically significant tea houses, founded in 1879 (Meiji 12). The shop stewards the Okunoyama tea garden (奥ノ山茶園), the sole surviving estate from the legendary Uji Shichimeien — seven elite tea gardens designated by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu during the Muromachi period. This unbroken custodianship of over 600 years places Horii Shichimeien in a category of its own among Japanese matcha producers. The brand's historical contribution to tea manufacturing is equally remarkable: in 1924, third-generation owner Horii Chojiro invented the Horii-style tencha manufacturing machine (堀井式碾茶製造機), the archetype from which all modern tencha processing equipment in Japan descends. The shop operates fully vertically — cultivating, processing, finishing, stone-grinding, and retailing its teas entirely in-house. Under sixth-generation owner Horii Chotaro, the house has accumulated 12 first-place Agricultural Minister's Awards (農林水産大臣賞) at national tea competitions, and holds certification as a Premium Gyokuro Certified Shop (プレミアム玉露認証店).
View all Horii Shichimeien blendsHomare no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Homare no Mukashi is priced at ¥8,100 for 30g (¥270/g).
Homare no Mukashi is recommended for usucha. Thin tea — the standard way to prepare matcha, whisked with about 2g of powder and 70ml of water.
You can buy Horii Shichimeien Homare no Mukashi directly from Horii Shichimeien's official website. Current availability: out-of-stock.