café noisette

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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.