A beautiful creamy brown warm fresh cappuccino (Danyburn-123RF)
On my first trip to Sweden, great family friends took us around Stockholm, showing us their favorite spots in the city. Among the stops, from the palace through the old town, was a small coffee shop in which our friend told us we’d have a "fika." So, we ordered a coffee and a treat.
people having coffee break at wooden table in cafe ( Olga Yastremsk-Adobe Stock)
Like myself, most Americans view coffee as a refuel to wake us up or get us through the afternoon slumps. Coffee is so much more than that to the Swedes. A fika is a coffee break. The key word is: break. Fikas are not about taking a to go cup on your way out the door, but rather sitting down with coffee, or tea, and a small bite to eat and taking a rest in the middle of your day.
Instead of rushing into the daily routine, a fika focuses on reflection and peace. Whether it’s with friends, by yourself, in the park, on a bus or in your home, fikas are a pause on real life to enjoy a delicious taste.
You don’t have to be in Sweden to fika! Incorporate a moment to indulge in a fika whenever you have the chance.
