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
Fika is often translated as ” a coffee and cake break “, which is kind of correct, but really it is much more than that. Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika … 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
The word fika is pronounced “fee-kuh”, and it’s used as both a verb and a noun. In English, fika means ” to have coffee” or “a coffee break” , but it’s about so much more than that. Fika in Sweden is when you sit with your family, friends or colleagues, and take a coffee or … Read more
Fika (pronounced fee-ka) is the swedish tradition of taking a break in one’s day to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a little something to eat, usually a baked good or open-faced sandwich What do Swedes eat for fika? Fika is a Swedish concept that involves drinking coffee, whilst eating baked goods such … Read more
Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of swedish culture. 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. What … Read more
Fika, known as a a destination for coffee and chocolate, opened in 2006 and soon went on an opening spree in New York, to the point that the company was considered one of the fastest-growing chains in the city Between 2014 and 2015, Fika reportedly opened at least eight shops in a 10-month time period. … Read more
At work, fika is a casual break where you have coffee and sometimes cake, meet and chat with your colleagues in a casual setting It’s important for getting to know your colleagues on a more personal level – as well as providing a well-deserved break to reinvigorate your mind before the next task. How long … Read more
Fika is often translated as ” a coffee and cake break “, which is kind of correct, but really it is much more than that. Fika is a concept, a state of mind, an attitude and an important part of swedish culture. Many Swedes consider that it is almost essential to make time for fika … Read more