Why Swedes always make time for afternoon delights
The Swedish coffee break, or fika, is more than just coffee and a slice of cake - it's a commitment to slow down
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Stockholm
THE French have their wine, the British have their tea. For Swedes, it's all about fika, the de rigueur daily coffee break with a sweet nibble that is a social institution.
Sweden's almost 10 million inhabitants account for one per cent of the world's coffee consumption, making it the second-biggest consumer behind Finland.
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