Does an iced latte count?

Swedes awaken with the sun.  Swedish Summertime means long days followed by short, practically non-existent, nights.  The weather is not particularly hot, but Swedes celebrate the sun as if they were on a Mediterranean beach, exposing themselves to as much sunlight as possible.  People immerge after a long winter of hibernation, take off their gray clothes, and throw on their favorite summer shirts or dresses, or nothing at all. Outdoor seating is once again available at almost all restaurants and cafés, and the streets are lined with old friends catching up over an afternoon “fika”.  

Along with the sun comes the appearance of iced coffees, caffè lattes, teas, etc.   Sitting on my picnic blanket, eating a cookie and drinking an iced caffè latte, I considered the validity of my “fika” experience.  Can an iced latte be classified as “fika”?  This question gave way to long Midsummer discussions passionately defended by Swedes on both sides of the topic. 

Traditionally, “fika” is a defined as a coffee break accompanied by some sort of a sweet.  The beverage could be coffee or even tea along with anything ranging from of cinnamon buns, pastries, or seven types of cookies or baked items, which we will discuss at a later date.  Some argue that "fika" means a coffee break only or merely a break,  using terms such as fikapaus ("fika pause"), fikarast ("fika break"),  kaffepaus,  or kafferast.  For those who defend this view, the type of beverage, or the existence of a beverage at all, is not essential to the “fika” concept.  The key ingredient is a break. To me, though, the name itself connotates a cup of coffee or a warm beverage enjoyed during a moment, break, or rest.  An iced latte is often consumed on-the-go, alone, on the beach, or in a busy public place, which leads me to conclude that it does not qualify as "fika". I think that "fika" needs to consist of a warm beverage and a sit-down break during the day.  I will not be so particular as to reserve the "fika" break for coffee beverages. Tea or hot chocolate can substitute coffee nicely.  

But the jury is still out. What is your take on what qualifies as "fika"?  Does the beverage need to be warm?  Does a beverage need to be involved at all, or is the concept the act of merely meeting with friends? Or is it just taking a quick break? Be sure to leave your comments and take the quiz!