CeremonialSC Horii Shichimeien Narino
Ceremonial, sourced from Uji, Narino cultivar
UmamiRich
$88.00 (20g)
~$4.40 per gram
Grade
Ceremonial
Cultivar
Narino
Region
Uji
Sourcing
Uji, Japan
View the full sourcing map →Tasting notes
Mellow umami flavor with a rich fragrance and practically no bitterness
Composition
L-theanine
24.31 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.80:23-28 (1994)
EGCG
59.3 mg/g
Ceremonial-grade published estimate — Goto et al., upper-grade matcha samples, Tea Research Report No.83:21-28 (1996)
Pricing as disclosed
20g — $88.00
Full details
Everything disclosed on the product page (22 fields)▾
- Full Name
- rocky's matcha Single Cultivar Horii Shichimeien Narino Matcha 20g
- Price
- $88.00
- Net Weight
- 20g
- Purchase Options
- One-time purchase or Subscribe & Save 15%
- Subscription Frequencies
- [ "every 2 weeks", "monthly", "every 2 months" ]
- Grade
- Ceremonial Grade
- Type
- Single Cultivar
- Cultivar
- Narino
- Region
- Uji Myoraku
- Producer
- Horii Shichimeien
- Producer Description
- Celebrates the taste and tradition of matcha with a deep regard for their craft and connection to Uji Shichimeien, also known as the Seven Famous Tea Gardens of Uji
- Description Verbatim
- A unique cultivar characterized by its rich fragrance and mellow flavor. Contains twice as much theanine as conventional matcha cultivars, adding a subtle umami with practically no bitterness. Offers sweet, floral notes and a contrasting aftertaste that feels clean, mild, and refreshing.
- Flavor Profile
- Mellow umami flavor with a rich fragrance and practically no bitterness
- Chemical Claim
- Twice as much theanine as conventional matcha cultivars
- Awards
- [ "Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries' Award, National Tea Competition (2010)", "Grand Prix, Japanese Tea Selection Paris (2010)" ]
- Customer Ratings
- { "overall": "4.8 out of 5 stars", "total_reviews": 20, "breakdown": { "5_star": 17, "4_star": 3 } }
- Review Themes
- Reviewers note it is excellent for usucha preparation; multiple reviews highlight the high price point.
- Certifications
- Not disclosed on page
- Harvest Timing
- Not disclosed beyond award years (2010)
- Shelf Life
- Not disclosed on page
- Brewing Instructions
- Not explicitly listed beyond reviewer mentions of usucha suitability
- Ingredients List
- Not disclosed on page
Research notes
This is the highest-priced single-cultivar product in the set ($88 for 20g), tied with SC Samidori. Awards are attributed to the cultivar/producer (2010 competitions) rather than to this specific tin/batch, so the award dates likely predate this SKU's listing.
