'Fika' - good company and coffee the Swedish way

Taking a daily Fika is practically a national institution in Sweden. Called a ‘coffee and cake break’, Fika is a short time-out to take mid-morning or afternoon on your own, with friends or workmates. The Swedes’ favourite Fika treat is even celebrated as Cinnamon Bun Day on October 4.

Now enjoy yours with a side of barista-quality coffee you make yourself. Malin Ljungström helped develop the newest IKEA coffee products: ‘It gives a sense of satisfaction when we’re able to make things as well as the experts,’ she says. With the new coffee accessories, ‘We want to improve people’s day one cup at a time.’

Buying IKEA PÅTÅR coffee also comes with a feel-good factor as the beans are grown under UTZ certification, which ensures sustainable farming practices and better opportunities for farmers and their families.

The PÅTÅR range has different types of coffee to pick between for your Fika: press, ground, filter, and beans.

To make a fresh and clear home brew, using the traditional-style EGENTLIG cafetière is one of the easiest and most popular methods. Simply pour slightly cooled, boiled water over PÅTÅR press coffee, leave for four minutes, then plunge and pour immediately. If a thicker and more concentrated coffee is your taste, go for ground espresso.

And for a truly personalised cup, PÅTÅR beans can be ground to the exact needs of the coffee you’re making – try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to spice things up! One tip: avoid storing the beans in clear containers to prevent sunlight from damaging their flavour.