soothing chamomile gummies
The secret to these gummies is a properly concentrated chamomile tea. It builds gentle flavour and supports a calm mood naturally. Paired with real gelatin and a short ingredient list, they’re surprisingly simple to make at home.
(Makes ~40–60 small gummies, depending on mould size)
- For the strong tea
- 6 cups water
- 12–15 chamomile tea bags (or ±¾ cup dried chamomile flowers)
- For the gummies
- 2 cups warm concentrated chamomile tea
- 6 tbsp gelatin
- 3–4 tbsp raw honey (to taste)
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon or orange juice
Bring water to a boil. Add chamomile, reduce heat to low and cover. Gently simmer for 20 minutes, then turn heat off and steep 10 minutes more. Strain well, pressing the tea bags/flowers firmly. (You should have about ±5½ cups tea.)
Return tea to the pan and simmer uncovered on low until reduced to about 2 cups (±20–30 minutes). This step boosts flavour without needing extra gelatin.
Pour 2 cups warm concentrated tea into a pan. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface and let bloom for 5 minutes. Warm on very low, whisking gently until fully dissolved. ⚠️ Do not boil.
On low heat, stir in honey and citrus juice. Taste while warm and adjust: - Too bitter → add a touch more honey - Too flat → add a splash more citrus
Remove from heat and let rest 1 minute. Skim off any foam. Pour into silicone moulds or a small glass dish. Refrigerate 1–2 hours until fully set, then unmould.
- Simple ingredient list, no weird additives
- Fun, easy-to-chew texture for little kids
- Make once, lasts the whole week
- Feels like a treat while supporting calm moods
Store in an airtight container.
For best texture and flavor. Can be kept longer if well-sealed.
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