We've been doing the French press thing now for a couple of years, and there is just no going back. I'm hooked on
Mr. Jerry's "Killer Beans" and have done business with him for several years. I have started to check out the local roasters, though...some good stuff here in PDX.
In addition to the French press, I bought a
Baratza grinder a couple of years back. No, they aren't cheap...and there is no comparison to the blade grinders. A good conical burr grinder will give you the most consistent grind imaginable. This is one of those dumb things that makes me smile every time I use it.
Lastly, as a friend of mine put it....here's the "next step off the cliff"....
home roasting. Haven't gone there yet, but I'm looking into it.
Cheers - N.F.H.