café noisette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

café noisette cafés noisette

Etymology

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

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