I Replaced My $1,700 Italian Espresso Machine With THIS

💧 Master coffee water now (skip years of frustration) https://coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20 After 5 months of daily use, I finally explain why I replaced my Italian heat-exchanger espresso machine with the WPM Primus. This review looks at heat-up time, pressure profiling, temperature stability, steam performance, and long-term build quality. Are traditional European espresso machines still competitive in 2026 — or is Asia setting the new standard? Official shop: https://www.wpmcoffee.com/products/primus The review unit was supplied by the brand, but they had no input on the content and no editorial control over this review. Visit the blog: https://coffeechronicler.com/ 00:00 Intro 00:50 4-Minute Heat Up – The End of E61 Waiting? 02:55 Who Is WPM? 03:27 Design, Footprint & External Water Tank 05:10 Pressure Profiling 08:30 Temperature & Shot Consistency Tests (10 Shots Data) 11:18 Steam Power Levels – Milk Test Results 13:03 Downsides 14:54 Inside the Machine 17:00 Are Italian Espresso Machines Falling Behind? 19:00 Verdict: WPM Primus