International Coffee Day

October 1st is international coffee day and there's no better way to celebrate it than a Fika ceremony!

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 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. 

Fika is a ritual. Even the mighty Volvo plant stops for fika. All Swedes consider it important to make time to stop and socialize: to take a pause. It refreshes the brain and strengthens relationships. And it makes good business sense: firms have better teams and are more productive where fika is institutionalized.

Often fika is enjoyed by candlelight, even if it is in an office or the corner of a factory. It's all about slowing down and finding time for friends and colleagues, whilst you sip a drink and enjoy something small to eat. Candlelight helps!

What's in the box:

Bag of coffee beans or gourmet Instant coffee  | Mindful Fika activity kit | Cookies or Chocolate box | Candle and matches