Speaking between bracha and performance of the mitzvah. How many words is considered a hefsek?

If one makes a bracha on a fast day should they drink a little as to avoid a bracha livatala. Texting or writing is that a hefsek?

Non-verbal communication.

Waiting for coffee to cool off before making the beracha. Making an incision on challa before Hamotzi

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