café noisette

English

Etymology

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

Noun

café noisette (plural cafés noisette)

1. 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.