Eiju (永寿 - "Longevity and Long Life") is a top-grade ceremonial matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen, symbolizing auspicious long life. This extraordinary matcha delivers exquisite character with sweet aroma, multilayered taste, tremendous umami, and long lingering aftertaste. Outstandingly refreshing with effortlessly smooth flavor, Eiju reveals different profiles depending on preparation: vegetal spinach-like notes as usucha, roasted peanut and almond aromas as koicha, both giving way to pure sweet creamy flavor with mild vanilla finish. Great tea masters drink Eiju for special tea parties in Japan, yet it's forgiving for serious enthusiasts—less temperature-sensitive than other Marukyu grades.

Why Eiju Ceremonial Matcha:

• Top-Grade Special Occasion: Extraordinary matcha drunk by tea masters at special parties—positioned among Marukyu's upper ceremonial tiers for important guests and gifting.
• Named for Longevity: Ancient name symbolizing long life and wellbeing from Ten Virtues of Tea—carries auspicious meaning perfect for celebrations.
• Multilayered Umami Richness: Sweet scent, complex aroma while whisking, tons of umami, long aftertaste—absolutely no bitterness, thick creamy consistency even as usucha.
• Dual Character: Vegetal spinach as usucha, roasted nuts as koicha—both transition to pure sweet creamy vanilla finish, more umami than Unkaku below it.
• Forgiving Preparation: Less temperature-sensitive than other Marukyu matchas—fantastic for serious enthusiasts without extensive expertise, reliable across preparation methods.
• Best Prepared Thick: Recommended slightly thicker to appreciate exquisite flavor—excels as koicha where concentration reveals pure lingering sweet creamy character.
• Marukyu Award-Winning Heritage: From Marukyu Koyamaen since 1704—over 320 years producing matcha for Japanese Royal Family, National Tea Competition winner.

Perfect for: Special tea parties, gifting, koicha and usucha, celebrating longevity, important guests, and serious enthusiasts seeking top-grade ceremonial quality with extraordinary umami.