café noisette

Definition

An espresso with a dash of hot milk. It is a hazelnut color. The hot milk is either poured in by the barista before serving, or served in a small pot for the drinker to pour.

Etymology

Borrowed from French café noisette (literally “hazelnut coffee”), due to the color; compare cappuccino.

Example Sentences

• "French cafés serve a large number of different kinds of coffee drinks, but the most traditional are plain espresso and café noisette (espresso with a light foam)."