by Horii Shichimeien堀井七茗園
Uji Mukashi (宇治昔) is Horii Shichimeien's accessible ceremonial-grade matcha, blended from machine-harvested tencha. Compared to the hand-picked tiers, it offers a slightly more assertive character with a higher aromatic profile and a touch of pleasant astringency alongside the characteristic Uji umami sweetness. It is a genuine representation of Uji ceremonial matcha at an approachable price point.
Editorial verdict
An honest and satisfying ceremonial Uji matcha — slightly aromatic and lively with a clean finish, excellent for daily ceremonial use without the premium price tag of the hand-picked blends.
Horii Shichimeien
¥2,484 / 30g
¥83/g
Ujicha Matcha
$54.99 / 30g
$1.83/g
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Tracked across 2 merchants
Price trend
$54.99
| Merchant | Price | Per gram | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ujicha-matcha· 30g | $54.99 | $1.83/g | In Stock | Apr 15, 2026 |
| horii-shichimeien· 30g | ¥2,484 | ¥83/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 blendsUji Mukashi is sourced from Uji, Japan.
Uji Mukashi is priced at ¥2,484 for 30g (¥83/g).
Uji 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 Uji Mukashi directly from Horii Shichimeien's official website. Current availability: out-of-stock.