Narino by Horii Shichimeien

Narino

A rare single-cultivar Uji matcha grown exclusively in Horii Shichimeien’s historic Okunoyama Tea Garden in Uji, Kyoto.

Narino is a distinctive cultivar originating from Okunoyama — a tea garden whose history dates back to the Muromachi period. Unlike traditional Uji matcha, which is typically blended to achieve balance and consistency, Narino is presented as a single-garden, single-cultivar matcha, allowing the character of the cultivar and its terroir to take centre stage.

Naturally rich in sweetness and umami, Narino is known for its exceptionally high theanine content, full-bodied aroma, and deep, lingering flavour. Horii Shichimeien describes the cultivar as containing nearly twice the theanine of other matcha cultivars, contributing to its pronounced sweetness and umami.

The first-flush leaves are hand-picked after 40 days of traditional tana shading, processed using Horii Shichimeien’s distinctive tencha furnace, and carefully stone-milled.

A rare expression of Uji matcha available only from Horii Shichimeien’s own garden.

Origin: Uji, Kyoto, Japan
Tea Garden: Okunoyama Tea Garden
Composition: Single Garden · Single Cultivar
Cultivar: Narino
Harvest: First Flush (Ichibancha)
Harvest Method: Hand-Picked
Shading: Traditional Tana Shading · 40 Days
Processing: Horii-style Tencha Furnace · Stone-Milled
Recommended For: Usucha & Koicha
Serving Guide: 2g Usucha · 4g Koicha
Net Weight: 20g