The delicate bamboo twines rest on the bulbous shape of the holder, protecting the prongs from fraying and splitting. It is very important to put the whisk back in the holder to keep the bamboo 'hairs' in shape and that way you keep making the most delicious matcha. This whisk holder, known as “Kuse Naoshi,” is ideal to maintain your whisk (Chasen) in good shape. Matcha oatmeal may not be the most famous recipe using matcha powder, but it's certainly one of the most creative ways to use matcha. 2) Faster and you need to make sure that bamboo tips are scraping the bottom of the bowl, but not hard enough to press down. Go for a Bowl of Matcha Porridge . Matcha Whisk Holder Stand Regular price $10.00 Save $-10.00 / Your matcha whisk is made of bamboo, which means it will not last forever. This holder is the ideal way to prolong the life of your Matcha whisk (Chasen).One Size These tea bowls are meant to be simply rinsed and air-dried on a kitchen towel on the counter-top after use. This set comes with about 1 oz of organic ceremonial matcha, hand-made ceramic bowl, bamboo whisk, ceramic whisk holder, and matcha scoop. 3) Fill your matcha bowl with boiling water. And it is not only very beautiful, but also handy to let it dry again in perfect shape after cleaning the whisk. The ceramic whisk holder is a beautiful accessory in the kitchen. Matcha Whisk Set How to whisk matcha? Description Whisk Holder (“Kusenaoshi”) The Whisk Holder (also called “Kuse Naoshi”): while it may not seem absolutely necessary to own a whisk holder, it prolongs the life span of a Matcha whisk considerably.Just let your whisk dry on its holder after you clean it, and its shape will be perfectly set for future use, for months or years to come. These holders are tulip shaped and serve as an upright base for the chasen. 2. This holder helps you maintain the shape and also prevents your whisk from developing mold. Brew Matcha Tea . The matcha whisk holder is specifically designed to protect the shape of the chasen. It also helps prevent the whisk from molding by allowing for better air circulation while air drying after use. Matcha bowls are not intended for use in a microwave or dishwasher. But you can prolong its life by keeping it in good shape. 1) Soak the matcha whisk in hot/boiling water for about 20 to 30 seconds to soften the strings. Using Matcha bowls for tea other than powdered green tea can result in introducing water to the bowl that is too hot – this will encourage more glaze cracking to develop than is desired.