English citations of fika
Noun: "the practice of taking a break to enjoy coffee"
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- 2015, Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall, Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats, page 3:
- Fika can be done anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.
- 2016, Melissa Bahen, Scandinavian Gatherings: From Afternoon Fika to Midsummer Feast: 70 Simple Recipes & Crafts for Everyday Celebrations, page 65:
- Fika is casual by nature, so there's no need to get fancy.
- 2018, Bronte Aurell, ScandiKitchen: Fika and Hygge: Comforting Cakes and Bakes from Scandinavia with Love, unnumbered page:
- The length of a fika varies – if you're at work, it might be 10-15 minutes, but if you are in town with friends, it can be several hours.
- 2018, Lynda Balslev, The Little Book of Fika: The Uplifting Daily Ritual of the Swedish Coffee Break, page 7:
- Today, fika is a necessary component to work-life balance.