Education / EdTech

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Numbered how-to from a `steps` array with video hook and encouraging outro.

Type: Video
Format: Instagram Reel · 9:16
Orientation: Portrait
Duration: 19.3s
Scenes: 6
Render cost: $0.00483 / render

VariablesData-driven repeatvideo

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channelNameText

BREW SCHOOL

tutorialTitleText

Perfect pour-over in 4 steps

skillLevelText

Beginner friendly · 5 minutes

ctaTextText

Full technique video on our channel

heroVideoMedia URL

13736548-hd_1080_1920_24fps.mp4

stepImageMedia URL

pexels-photo-14633306.jpeg

stepsList · 4

num1

titleGrind medium-fine

detailThink table salt. 20g of beans for a 320ml cup.

num2

titleBloom 30 seconds

detailPour 60ml of water, wait — the bubbles are flavor escaping.

num3

titlePour in slow circles

detailSpiral outward, keep the water level steady, take 2½ minutes.

num4

titleSwirl and serve

detailOne gentle swirl flattens the bed — that's the barista secret.

musicUrlMedia URL

audio_3f375fdf97.mp3

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