Fika has a long history in Sweden, and the tradition remains alive. But while the ritual is broad enough to include many different interpretations, it is neither a ‘coffee break’, nor ‘afternoon tea.’
To “have fika” does not mean grabbing a quick coffee at your desk or in an office kitchen. Fika lingers because it means pleasurable conversation with others. Our writer Erika sits down to learn about a part of the coffee drinking culture in Sweden and fika.
Events & Competitions
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At the heart of global coffee events lies competitions - an exciting meeting of the minds that drives the frontiers of what is possible in our industry, year on year. We speak with two competitors - Matt Winton (Brewers Cup) and Adrian Berg (Barista) - to understand how COVID changed their preparation and routines.
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We traveled to Turkey for the Instabul Coffee Festival and for a wild coffee and culinary adventure. - Read Article
Going to World of Coffee and the World Coffee Championships in Berlin? Here are the top spots for coffee, food and drink from two German Barista Champions. - Read Article
Are you attending the 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo and World Coffee Championships in Boston? If yes, we have you covered on where to eat, drink and enjoy a cup of coffee while in Beantown. Check out our list of top coffee shops, restaurants and bars, all recommended by four local Boston coffee pros. - Read Article
We partnered with KC coffee pro and Brewers Cup competitor Kaley Gann to share the best coffee shops, restaurants and bars in Kansas City so attendees at this year's U.S. Coffee Championships can eat and drink like a local during their stay in the city. - Read Article
The winner of the 2018 United States Barista Championship, Cole McBride, gave up 80 percent of his life to win last year's competition. Learn how Cole and three other barista competitors are preparing for this year's coffee competition season. - Read Article
A full summary of the winning performances of each of the 2018 World Coffee Champions from the four championships that took place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil: World Brewers Cup, World Coffee in Good Spirits, World Latte Art and World Cup Tasters. - Read Article
Traveling for work takes a whole new meaning in the specialty coffee industry: coffee professionals can travel on origin trips, to cafes and roasteries, and to industry events all over the world. We asked three Barista Champions and Urnex Ambassadors about their must-know coffee travel tips. - Read Article
Agnieszka Rojewska of Poland became the first woman in the competition's 19-year history to win the World Barista Championship.