Fika like a Swede: Our favourite Nordic coffee & tea essentials

Fancy a cuppa? There are few things in life that can’t be sorted with a cup of tea and a good chat. So take a well-earned break and fika like a Swede with our pick of the best Nordic tea and coffee making accessories. We’ve picked out our favourites for both homely and minimal tastes. All we need now are the cakes…

Team Minimal

 

	Eva Solo Thermo Cafetière This sleek stainless steel and oak cafetière with a vacuum jug makes your coffee and keeps it hotter for longer. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings, or when you just don’t want to share. Not a coffee person? There’s a tea version, too. Does that make it a ‘thetière’? We don’t know about that, but we do know it’s great.
	Stelton Arne Jacobsen Cylinda-Line teapot Designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen, one of Denmark's most celebrated mid-century architects and designers, this beautiful teapot is a timeless piece of modernist design, and a design icon. Something to cherish, or give as a special present.
	Drosselmeyer tea infuser Tea for one? Check out this good-looking (and neat) reinvention of the tea infuser by Drosselmeyer. Scoop up the tea, slide back the perforated lid, and pop it in your cup until you’ve the perfect brew.

Team Homely

 

	Broste stoneware teapot You can’t beat a good teapot. Generously-sized, this hand-made teapot is finished with a reactive glaze which gives it a natural, organic feel - but it’s also microwave and dishwasher friendly. Good looking and practical. This colour is Nordic Sea, and we have mugs and tableware to match.
	Iris Hantverk Oiled Oak Coffee Scoop There’s a pleasure in using beautiful, well-made things – so most Iris Hantverk wares make us very happy. Like this tactile coffee scoop hand-crafted from oak. Keep it in beside your coffee, or we’d leave it out on display to admire.
	Pluto Berså Tea Ball If tea’s more your cup of tea, the Berså tea ball features Stig Lindberg’s famous leaf motif. Just fill it with tea and pop it in your cup. We're big fans of the matching enamel mug.

 

Don't forget the kettle

Eva Solo Stainless Steel kettle It’s not often you can get excited about a kettle, but this sleek steel and oak design is a thing of beauty. It matches the cafetière above - plus it’s easy to use, with a drip-free spout and you can fill it without having to take the lid off. There’s also a version for induction hobs, which (if it’s possible) is even more stylish.

 

See more kettles, and things for tea and coffee making

And finally: Mugs with personality

We can't talk tea without talking mugs. In 1980s girls' magazine/Buzzfeed quiz style, match your favourite mug to your personality... 

	Classic? The Broste Nordic Sea classic mug matches the teapot. The range also has espresso cups, handle-less versions and tea cups.
	Fun? Try this large green Moomin mug. Or see more of our Moomin mugs.
	Funky For funky retro style, we love this Frances Collett mug - we've some other designs, too. And also have some great Scion and Arthouse Unlimited mugs in the shop - pop in for a look if you're near.
	Contemporary Contemporary types might like these handleless stoneware mugs. These Broste Copenhagen miko mugs also come in warm grey and dusty pink.
	On the go And for those on the go, Aya & Ida reusable travel mugs are great. This is the 380ml cup in mint green. There's also tropical green, cream beige and soft rose pink.

 

More tea? See all of our cups and mugs