Osmanthus Infusion
A small flower, a lingering fragrance.
Osmanthus falls from the moon; its heavenly fragrance drifts beyond the clouds.
桂子月中落，天香云外飘 — Tang dynasty; traditionally attributed to Song Zhiwen, “Lingyin Temple”
Poster transcript
Dried osmanthus can be infused on its own or paired with green, oolong, or black tea. Without tea leaves, it is more precisely a floral infusion—a tisane—though everyday Chinese still commonly calls it guihua cha.
Curator’s interpretation
The poster begins with a small material and opens into landscape, memory, and naming. Smell can cross time quickly. The visitor prompt—“Where does this fragrance take you?”—invites a personal response without turning it into a medical claim.
Educational notice For cultural learning and discussion; not medical advice.