Overview

• He brews Chinese black tea each afternoon in his Potsdam office using a ritual that employs a spoon-scale and multiple tea bowls to mark a mental pause.
• Wilke refuses bagged tea in favor of premium loose-leaf varieties and visits tea festivals to refine his knowledge.
• The 41-year-old former marathon runner and avid cyclist owns several racing bikes that he incorporates into his weekly routine.
• This summer the non-partisan minister will embark on a multi-day trek across the Alps as part of his vacation plans.
• His emphasis on personal wellness rituals underscores an independent leadership style within Brandenburg’s coalition government.