# Can a Matcha Whisk Go in the Dishwasher?

**By Slow Social Club** · 2026-04-10

# Can a Matcha Whisk Go in the Dishwasher?

No. A chasen should never go in the dishwasher, and should not be soaked in water for extended periods. Both will destroy it quickly and unnecessarily.

## Why the dishwasher damages a chasen

A chasen is made from a single piece of bamboo, split into up to 120 individual tines by hand. Bamboo responds predictably to heat, sustained water, and mechanical force:

-   **High heat** — dishwasher temperatures dry out and warp bamboo, making tines brittle and prone to snapping
-   **Prolonged water exposure** — weakens the natural binding holding the handle together
-   **Mechanical force** — water jets and basket movement will bend and break the delicate tines

A chasen through a dishwasher is typically unusable within one or two cycles.

## The correct cleaning method

After each use, rinse the chasen immediately under warm running water. Use your fingers to gently remove matcha residue from between the tines — this takes 30 to 60 seconds. No soap is needed or appropriate. Warm water is sufficient; matcha does not present significant bacterial concerns at normal use intervals.

## If you want to sanitise it

A very brief rinse with water at 70–80°C (hot but not boiling) is sufficient. Do not soak.

## How long does a well-cared-for chasen last?

With correct cleaning and drying after each use: six months to a year with daily use, considerably longer with occasional use. The investment in a quality chasen is recouped several times over by simply treating it correctly.

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> Source: [Slow Social Club](https://slowsocialclub.com/blogs/journal/can-a-matcha-whisk-go-in-the-dishwasher)