Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAn Auckland cafe owner has denied claims of racism after a Maori woman was shocked to find the words "black lady" scrawled on the receipt for her drink order. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, went to Cypress Cafe in St Heliers on Friday and ordered a hot chocolate, later finding the words "black lady" written on her printed receipt. The 'black lady' means a black colour dress. 'Black lady' written on the docket is just the colour she wears. Related Content Customer shocked at 'black lady' receipt from Cypress Cafe in Auckland Video Watch NZH Focus: Cypress Cafe owner apologizes Your Views: Readers' LettersChoi said the woman was not served her hot chocolate directly as that is common practice when serving takeaway beverages at the cafe.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2017 00:16 UTC