Systems for retaining potency in an infused beverage

A system to preserve potency in a beverage comprising a hydrophobic active ingredient, wherein the beverage further comprises a first emulsion composition and a second emulsion composition, wherein the second emulsion composition comprises the hydrophobic active ingredient, a second carrier oil, a second surfactant, and water and wherein the first emulsion composition comprises a first carrier oil, a first surfactant, and water and does not comprise the hydrophobic active ingredient of the first emulsion composition wherein an average droplet size in the emulsion is less than 200 nm;

• wherein the first and second emulsion compositions remains in dispersed form and the droplet size remains unaffected upon dilution in an aqueous solution to thereby form a final product;
• and wherein the final product is the beverage capable of being stored at room temperature in a hydrophobic packaging for at least 6 months without change in potency or droplet size.