# café noisette

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cafe-noisette