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Is Sweden's Fika Coffee Break Tradition Disappearing?​

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"Fika, though it may sound like an Ikea bookcase, is a time-honored Swedish tradition of a leisurely coffee break that's often accompanied by pastries or other sweets. Even more important than the caffeine is the social aspect; it's akin to the English tradition of afternoon tea".

"But according to Business Insider, American ideas about fika are seemingly misled: The coffee break tradition isn't really popular with young people in Sweden, leading BI (which just launched a Nordic edition) to wonder if fika could be facing extinction. It speculates the reason behind the cultural shift "could be that Swedes are working longer hours than previous generations, leaving no time for an extended coffee break." (MORE)
 
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