風味

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 風味(ふうみ) refers to the distinctive taste and aroma of food or drink.
• Basic usage: It is used for the toasty character added by roasted nuts or the fresh taste and aroma retained by tea.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Taste together with aroma
  • While 味(あじ) focuses on taste, 風味 can emphasize a distinctive character that also includes aroma. 香ばしい風味 describes a pleasantly toasted flavor.