Why it worked
The video likely resonated due to its relatable "learning a new skill" narrative and the popular "making a fancy coffee drink at home" trend. The creator's self-deprecating humor and admission of being a beginner added authenticity.
Summary
The creator attempts to make a s'mores iced latte, following instructions from their girlfriend. The process involves making toasted marshmallow syrup, cold foam, and assembling the drink with coffee and graham cracker crumbs, though the creator notes adding too much ice.
Structure
- 1Attempting to make a s'mores iced latte
- 2Making toasted marshmallow syrup
- 3Making chocolate cold foam
- 4Using an espresso machine
- 5Assembling the iced latte
- 6Adding graham cracker crumbs and tasting
Product placement
Taylor (scale brand) - appears on the scale, does not act, removing it would not change the video.
Le Blanc (wine brand) - appears on a bottle, does not act, removing it would not change the video.
Oatly (oat milk brand) - appears on a carton, does not act, removing it would not change the video.
On-screen text
attempting to make my girlfriend a s'mores iced latte
first step: toasted marshmallow syrup
my girlfriend was teaching me how to make cold foam
my girlfriend was a barista for 5 years and she taught me how to use the machine but i'm still very much a beginner 🥺
chocolate cold foam
graham cracker crumbs
added too much ice 🫠