""If you don't have a stand, put the whisk with the handle side down after washing," the tea expert tells Tasting Table. Additionally, Choe advises us to avoid placing the whisk prong-side down because the prongs "are the most important part of a whisk." A matcha whisk holder allows the bamboo material to breathe as it dries, which prevents molding and warping."
"According to Chloe, while aesthetic damage like cracks in the handle is nothing to worry about, "if the prongs or tips get damaged or broken, it's time to replace the whisk." Storing your matcha whisk handle side down on the counter or in a dry shallow matcha bowl (chawan) is an easy way to dry and maintain the prongs."
Store a matcha whisk prongs-up with the handle-side down after washing to dry and preserve the delicate prongs. Avoid placing the whisk prong-side down or laying it on its side to prevent pressure on the prongs and moisture accumulation from wet surfaces. A traditional matcha whisk holder allows bamboo to breathe as it dries, preventing molding and warping, but proper counter or shallow chawan storage works as an alternative. Cosmetic cracks in the handle are harmless. Replace the whisk if prongs or tips become damaged or broken. Proper drying and storage extend whisk life and maintain performance.
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