by Horii Shichimeien堀井七茗園
Todou Mukashi (堂々昔) is a hand-picked ceremonial matcha primarily featuring the Kyoto-native Samidori cultivar, celebrated for delivering deep umami with virtually no bitterness. The name suggests a stately, dignified quality — 堂々 (doudou) conveys grandeur and presence. With a clean seaweed-like savoriness, a soft sweetness reminiscent of green peas, and a silky smooth texture, it is considered an ideal entry point into Horii Shichimeien's hand-picked ceremonial range.
Editorial verdict
A refined, dignified ceremonial matcha anchored by Samidori — clean seaweed umami, zero bitterness, and a smooth body make this an outstanding daily ceremonial matcha for enthusiasts.
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¥4,860
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| horii-shichimeien· 30g | ¥4,860 | ¥162/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 blendsTodou Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Todou Mukashi is priced at ¥4,860 for 30g (¥162/g).
Todou 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 Todou Mukashi directly from Horii Shichimeien's official website. Current availability: out-of-stock.