For you sweet little new-Swede, that means two 10 – 30 minutes -extra breaks, called fikarast or fikapaus. When everyone gathers in the meeting room, you better stop working and join the group. What is fika time? Nowadays, the Swedes generally take two fika breaks a day: once in the mid-morning, and again around 3 … Read more
Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika every day. It means making time for friends and colleagues to share a cup of coffee (or tea) and a little something to eat Fika cannot be experienced at your desk by yourself. That would just be taking coffee and cake. Is … Read more
Fika, a swedish custom where people gather to eat, drink, and talk , is a welcome workplace tradition in the country. But, as Elizabeth Hotson finds, it’s catching on around the world. In Sweden, it’s obligatory to eat coffee and cake. What is a fika moment? As we write in Fika: The Art of the … Read more
Like all good scandinavians, Swedes love their coffee; they’re actually among its highest consumers in the world Swedish coffee is not just a drink, it’s a way of life. The swedish custom of fika has been cultivated around the hot drinks, and there’s even a special brew made with eggshells (more on that later!). Is … Read more
Fika, a swedish custom where people gather to eat, drink, and talk , is a welcome workplace tradition in the country. What is Scandinavian fika? Fika is a typical Swedish tradition where you take time out of your day to pause and enjoy a hot drink and a snack But it’s not just about savouring … Read more
In Sweden, the coffee break holds an exalted status with a special name: “Fika” (pronounced fee-ka). The word is an inverted syllable slang term derived from “kaffi,” the 19th century word for coffee Where does the word fika come from? The word “fika” is used as both a noun and a verb, and is derived … Read more
For you sweet little new-Swede, that means two 10 – 30 minutes -extra breaks, called fikarast or fikapaus. When everyone gathers in the meeting room, you better stop working and join the group. What is a swedish coffee break? As we write in Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, “Functioning as both a … Read more
A clever move, since a spot of fika can be therapeutic, promoting wellbeing and productivity. Fika, which is so well-established that it’s used as both a noun and a verb, can be had indoors or in nature. And thanks to Sweden’s unique right of public access, you’re free to fika almost anywhere Do Swedes have … Read more
During leisure time, fikas tend to be a little longer than during work. From 30 minutes to several hours You can meet your friends, someone you have a common interest with and want exchange knowledge, or even get to know a potential flirt or partner. What is fika time? Nowadays, the Swedes generally take two … Read more
(“Fika” is “back slang” for the older swedish word for coffee, kaffi, which is now kaffe —but even coffee is optional when you fika.) You also don’t have to fika face-to-face with coworkers, she said, which was handy because one member of our team lives in California, and the rest of us occasionally work from … Read more