Anyone who knows tigovit today sees a carefully developed green tea product, a clear brand identity, and a conscious commitment to purity. But in the beginning, there was no grand vision. It all started with a single intention: to create a green tea extract product that I would personally take myself—without hesitation.
This mindset shaped everything that followed. It led to uncomfortable realizations, journeys to the very source of the tea plant, and decisions that were not always easy, but always felt right. And it is exactly this origin story that we want to share with you today—because it explains why tigovit is the way it is.
The Beginning: A Product Case, a Lot of Courage, and One Sentence That Changed Everything
When I founded tigovit, I was still right at the beginning. With my first product case, I travelled from practice to practice in Munich, presenting my green tea product. I wanted to show how much care and personal commitment had gone into this project.
One conversation, however, has stayed with me to this day: the meeting with Professor Dr. Schulte-Übbing. He looked at me carefully and said a sentence that still echoes in my mind: “I will not prescribe your product unless you can show me the aluminium levels of the extract. Green tea attracts aluminium – this needs to be tested.”
Until that moment, I had no idea that aluminium levels could even be an issue in green tea. No one had ever mentioned it to me. Not a manufacturer, not a raw material supplier.
It was a moment of confusion – and at the same time the most important turning point in the entire history of tigovit.
The Decisive Phone Call – and an Expert Who Changed Everything
I wanted to understand why the values were so high. Who could explain this to me? The former managing director of the extract company, Josef Skrina, had to have answers. But by then, he was already retired.
I gathered all my courage, managed to find his private phone number – and simply called him.
I explained what I had discovered, how disappointing the analysis was, and that I was not willing to make any compromises.
To my surprise, he did not react defensively. He listened carefully. And then he said: “If you truly want a pure product, I will help you.” With more than 35 years of experience in the industry and an impressive network, a collaboration began that remains one of the most important foundations of tigovit to this day.
The Search for a Pure Green Tea Extract – From Laboratory Analyses to a Small Plantation in China
Together, we set out to find a green tea extract that truly matched our expectations: pure, clean, and produced with full transparency. What initially seemed like a straightforward search quickly turned into an intensive journey through the complex structures of the raw materials world. We spoke with manufacturers who presented flawless certificates, yet failed independent laboratory tests. Others promised the highest purity but could not explain where their tea leaves came from or how they were processed. Each step required time, energy, and resilience – but every single one brought us closer to an essential insight: true quality only emerges where control, tradition, and nature work in harmony.
Our search led us through countless conversations, numerous laboratory analyses, and many setbacks. Then one day, we found it: a small plantation in China that stood out from all others due to three defining factors.
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The tea leaves are harvested by hand.
This is far rarer than one might think – and a decisive factor for quality and careful selection. -
Cultivation without pesticides.
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Gentle extraction using water.
This method allows for natural processing without the use of harsh solvents.
This plantation was not the largest, not the most modern, and not the loudest on the market. But that was precisely what made it so special. It worked slowly and thoughtfully, in rhythm with nature – reflecting exactly what we were looking for.
We travelled there ourselves, stood among the tea bushes, watched the harvesters at work, felt the calm of this place, and knew: this is where the journey toward an extract that truly reflects our values begins.
What True Quality Means to tigovit
This experience fundamentally shaped our understanding of quality. Since then, the following principles have been non-negotiable for us:
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Every single extract is tested.
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Every laboratory result is documented and archived.
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Every batch is analysed for aluminium, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiological parameters.
Not because it offers a marketing advantage.
But because it is our standard.
Many green tea products on the market appear solid at first glance – yet only a few truly know their raw materials down to the very root. And even fewer consistently test every batch. This is where, for us, the real difference begins: quality does not arise from trust alone, but from control and responsibility. For tigovit, this is not an option – it is a promise.
Transparency as a Brand Philosophy
Tigovit was not founded to bring just another green tea product to the market. The brand grew out of a personal need: purity, honesty, and respect for both nature and people. These values guide us at every step – from the very first contact with the raw material to the finished capsule.
Our guiding principles shape our daily work:
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sustainable selection of raw materials
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careful control at every stage of production
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transparency toward our community
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continuous development, without compromising our standards
For us, quality is not about making big promises. Quality is created where decisions are made that are sometimes demanding, time-consuming, or more costly – but ultimately lead to a product we can stand behind with complete conviction. This commitment is what makes tigovit what it is today.
The Turning Point – and the Beginning of tigovit as It Exists Today
Looking back, it was a single sentence from a Munich-based physician that shaped the entire brand. A sentence that was uncomfortable, but necessary. Without this question, we would never have challenged what is often taken for granted. Perhaps we would have taken a completely different path – one that was easier and faster, but not better.
That moment forced us to look more closely, make braver decisions, and take responsibility for every detail. From this mindset, something new emerged: a product born out of genuine conviction. A product that lives transparency, respects nature, and treats resources with care.
A product that takes responsibility.
A product that honours nature.
A product that carries the name tigovit – and does so with pride.
Why Tigovit Is Different Today
Since then, we have every extract tested –
for aluminium, pesticides, heavy metals, and microbiological purity.
We have personally been on site multiple times to see the quality for ourselves.
And that is exactly where the difference lies:
many green tea products on the market contain elevated aluminium levels –
but only a few are even aware of it.
For me, it is self-evident that a product intended for daily use must be
clean, tested, and produced with full transparency.
This experience marked the turning point – and the beginning of Tigovit
as it exists today:
with responsibility, purity, and a deep respect for nature.
Tigovit – natural. conscious. green.
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