If you have a good grinder, you are on your way. Have you tried a vac-pot? I used to use a press and also got tired of it. Once I tried coffee made in a vac-pot, I never looked back. They come in a wide range of prices, but a Yama will do the job and not cost a fortune. I replace their filter gizmo with a Corey glass rod (eBay).
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