【Coffee Lab】Hazelnut Coffee

Hazelnut Coffee (Hazelnut Coffee) detailed introduction + editor's explanation 🌰☕️✨

Hazelnut coffee is a coffee bean-based beverage infused with a carefully crafted hazelnut flavor. Common methods include adding hazelnut syrup or using coffee beans with a hazelnut aroma, giving the coffee a captivating nutty aroma and a slightly sweet taste. The natural combination of hazelnut and coffee creates a rich, mellow, and delicate drink, perfect for winter and afternoon tea. Hazelnut coffee is a hot seller in Hong Kong coffee shops, a favorite among lovers of sweet and nutty flavors. 🌰🥛

How to make hazelnut coffee

  • Use espresso or hot brewed coffee as the base

  • Add 1 to 2 pumps of hazelnut syrup to taste (adjust sweetness to taste)

  • Steam heat about 150-200 ml of milk and make smooth milk foam

  • Mix milk with coffee and finally cover with milk foam to create a layered effect

  • You can add hazelnut crumbs, caramel sauce and other decorations to enhance the flavor and taste.

Flavor characteristics

  • The taste is mellow and smooth, with moderate sweetness and not greasy

  • With a delicate nutty aroma, it warms and delights the taste buds

  • The rich bitterness of the coffee itself is balanced, and the overall taste is round and harmonious

  • Rich in flavor, suitable for coffee lovers who like sweet taste and milk drinks

Hong Kong Hazelnut Coffee Culture

Hong Kong coffee shops like % Arabica, Elephant Grounds, and numerous boutique coffee shops offer a variety of hazelnut-flavored coffees, and are promoting plant-based milk options like oat milk and almond milk to capitalize on health trends. Hazelnut coffee is particularly popular in the fall and winter, making it a popular choice for a warm and refreshing afternoon tea.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

I really enjoy hazelnut coffee in the winter, especially the smooth milk foam blended with the rich nutty aroma. The sweetness is tempered by the depth of coffee, making it the perfect way to relieve fatigue from work or study. An iced hazelnut latte is a perfect way to cool down in the summer, offering a refreshing and delicious aftertaste.

Making your own hazelnut coffee at home is easy. All you need is an espresso machine, high-quality hazelnut syrup, and a milk frother to recreate the flavors of a professional cafe. We recommend experimenting with different sweetness levels and milk combinations to find your perfect match.


Hazelnut coffee, representing the combination of nutty aroma and rich coffee, is delicate and full of layers. It is a beloved multi-flavored beverage in Hong Kong coffee culture, bringing a sense of warmth and happiness to life. 🌰☕️💖

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