How to preserve the fragrance of osmanthus

1. Freezing method

After picking fresh osmanthus flowers, soak them in salt alum water immediately, then put them into a plastic bag, compact and seal it, and store it in the freezer of the refrigerator.

2. Sun-drying and sealing method

Choose a sunny day to collect the freshest osmanthus flowers from the tree, dry them, then seal them in a plastic bag and store them in a jar.

3. Making Osmanthus Honey

Air-dry the osmanthus flowers, pour maltose or white sugar into a container, then pour in the osmanthus flowers, steam for 10 minutes, stir in the middle, wait until it cools down, pour into a clean container, seal it, and refrigerate it.

4. Making Dried Osmanthus

Dry the osmanthus flowers in an oven or microwave, or use quicklime to absorb the moisture, and then put them in a plastic bag or glass bottle and seal them for storage. It is recommended to use quicklime to absorb moisture. The dried osmanthus produced by this method has a strong fragrance and the color does not change much.