cafe noisette

Café Noisette: The Sweet and Nutty French Coffee Delight

Jump to Recipe

cafe noisette

Café Noisette: The Sweet and Nutty French Coffee Delight

5 from 1 vote
Café noisette is a small French espresso drink softened with just enough warm milk to turn the coffee hazelnut-colored while keeping the espresso flavor front and center.
Kelsey Todd
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Notes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 100 kcal
Course Drinks
Cuisine French

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounce whole milk
  • 2 ounces espresso

Instructions
  Cook Mode

  • Pull a shot of espresso using an espresso machine and pour it into a demitasse cup.
    2 ounces espresso
    Espresso being pulled for a Cafe Noisette
  • Steam 1/4 cup of milk using a milk frother or steamer until it’s warm and frothy.
    8 ounce whole milk
    Milk steaming in a metal pitcher
  • Pour the steamed milk into the demitasse cup, filling it to the top.
  • Spoon some of the milk foam on top of the milk.
    cafe noisette

Notes

Noisette means hazelnut-colored, not hazelnut-flavored. Start with a tiny splash of warm milk so the espresso stays strong.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 20mg
Keyword Café Noisette, cafe noisette, espresso, espresso with milk, french espresso
Tried this recipe?Tell me how it went after you make it.

Kelsey Todd

With over two decades in the coffee industry, Kelsey is a seasoned professional barista with roots in Seattle and Santa Barbara. Accredited by The Coffee Association of America and a member of The Baristas Guild, he combines hands-on brewing experience with a deep interest in coffee history, culture, and science. Through The Golden Lamb Coffee, Kelsey helps curious coffee drinkers make better drinks at home with practical guides, recipes, and research-backed explainers.