How to store Kava? Deep Freeze?

[tifftrip]

Hi there.
I have got 3 Packages of Kava on the Way to me, Hiwa, Solomon and Mapulehu. 1,5 Kilogramm in all. I want to ask if it´s a good Idea do deep freeze the Kava and don´t need for storaging? So the Kavaloctones are kept?

 

[nabanga]

Fresh green kava can be stored well frozen so I guess it's the same for dried..

 

[kavadude]

No need to freeze dried kava. Just store it in a dark, dry location. It will keep fine for months.

 

[tifftrip]

Maybe, I want to keep it for Years...

 

[TheKavaSociety]

Research demonstrates that kavalactones can degrade fairly rapidly when kava is not stored properly. According to Duve and Prased (1989) as much as 90% of certain kavalactones is gone after 39 months of storage in a closed (albeit not airtight) container.
Freezing is a good solution, but I would personally recommend vacuum-sealing. The key factors affecting kl loss seems to be moisture, so as long as your kava is vacuum sealed, it should be good and "fresh" for years.

 

[iglooNakamal]

So the ziplock bags they come in isn't good enough eh...
Mason jars in the fridge?

 

[TheKavaSociety]

So the ziplock bags they come in isn't good enough eh...
Mason jars in the fridge?

Ziplock bags are good for 6-12 months. If you need to store kava for longer, vacuum seal or freeze it.

 

[August West]

I find that emulsifying the root in water and storing it internally seems to help it remain quite potent and active... Albeit for only six or so hours. Joking aside, I don't know many folks that hold on to it for any length of time that necessitates concern over proper storage. I personally squeeze the air out of the bag and store it away from sunlight. My house remains comfortable, temperature-wise, but I bet tossing it in the fridge would help