A little more
in the tank.
Participants reported modest improvements in vigour after short breaks.
A good break
is worth taking.
Fika is a cultural ritual. Research on breaks helps explain why making space in the day can be worthwhile.
22
independent study samples
in one 2022 research review
THE RESEARCH, WITHOUT THE HYPESmall breaks.
Small breaks.
Measurable differences.
A meta-analysis of 2,335 participants found small, statistically significant improvements in vigour and reductions in fatigue after micro-breaks of up to 10 minutes.
The overall performance improvement was not statistically significant. A break can be worthwhile without a promise of getting more done.
Read the original studyA little more
A little less
worn out.
The review also found a small reduction in fatigue.
A pause,
not a superpower.
These studies examined breaks, not Ström, fika specifically, or the benefits of drinking coffee.
Culture brings
something else
to the table.
Fika gives a break a place in everyday life.
Swedish fika often brings coffee, something sweet, and conversation together. The ritual makes an ordinary pause feel intentional—and offers a familiar reason to spend time with someone.
At Ström, that’s the invitation: enjoy your cup, make a little room for company, and let the day wait a moment.
Explore Swedish fikaTRY IT IN REAL LIFEStart small.
Start small.
Make it yours.
Step away from the task.
Give your break a different pace from the thing you were doing.
Choose your own ritual.
A warm cup, a conversation, or a quiet few minutes.
You don’t need to optimise it.
There’s no perfect fika length. Our timers are optional prompts, not scientifically validated prescriptions.
Read a little further.
01Albulescu and colleagues, 2022
“Give me a break!” A systematic review and meta-analysis on micro-breaks, well-being and performance. PLOS ONE 17(8), e0272460.
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YOUR NEXT LITTLE RITUALMake a little
Make a little
room for Ström.
Your coffee. Your company. Your corner of Edmonton.
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