The method includes the steps of providing a container for preparing the beverage. Water is added to the container and is heated to a parboil or a boil. Afterwards, honey is added to the container. The ratio of honey to water is approximately 9 to 10 parts water to 1 part honey. Shortly thereafter, lemon juice and a cinnamon stick are added to the container. The contents of the container are brought to a boil or parboil. After all of the contents are mixed together, the contents of the container are brought to a boil for a period of time. Generally, the period of time for this boil is approximately 10 minutes. Thereafter, the contents of the container are allowed to cool after the period of time has expired.