Merienda Time: A Filipino Take on the Coffee Break |
Merienda is the Filipino version of a coffee break, snack break, or afternoon reset. But it has a stronger social/team connection.
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Merienda is a light snack enjoyed between meals, often in the mid-morning or afternoon.
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Merienda can be as simple as bread, fruit, or coffee, but it may also include Filipino favorites like turon, a crispy banana-filled pastry, pandesal, a soft bread roll, or pancit canton, a popular noodle dish.
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It serves a role similar to a coffee break in the U.S. It is a short pause in the day to grab something simple, check in with colleagues, and reset before returning to work.
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More than the food itself, merienda is about taking a moment to recharge and connect. It’s one of the everyday traditions that brings warmth and rhythm to the workday.
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