by Horii Shichimeien堀井七茗園
Shichimei no Mukashi (七茗の昔) is a hand-picked ceremonial matcha named after the seven legendary tea gardens of Uji (宇治七茗園) that Horii Shichimeien has custodied for centuries. Blended from premium hand-picked tencha, it is known for its powerful, concentrated umami character. Purchase is limited to three units per order. The name directly connects the product to the estate's Muromachi heritage.
Editorial verdict
A deep, powerful ceremonial matcha with the heritage of the Uji Seven Gardens written into every sip — bold umami, rich body, and the unmistakable character of hand-picked Uji tencha.
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¥6,480
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| horii-shichimeien· 30g | ¥6,480 | ¥216/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 blendsShichimei no Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Shichimei no Mukashi is priced at ¥6,480 for 30g (¥216/g).
Shichimei 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 Shichimei no Mukashi directly from Horii Shichimeien's official website. Current availability: out-of-stock.