During the peak blooming period of osmanthus flowers, they are harvested when the blossoms form a tiger-claw shape, turn golden yellow, and are in the initial budding stage. The process requires gentle picking, loose placement, and quick transportation. Absolutely avoid using bamboo poles to beat the branches, as this may damage the flowers and cause them to turn red. After harvesting, promptly remove flower stems, leaves, and other debris, and process the flowers for scenting as quickly as possible.
Manual harvesting, 
Golden flowers covering the ground,
Professional picking
