Since your trying to do it low key, the screen, sweat method would probably be best for you. In the future hang drying, in a dark room, with a fan, and possibly a heater depending on the time of year, for a few weeks, or until the buds are crispy on the outside and the stems snap (You have to use judgement here, every time can be different, and it will probably take a few times to get it figured out perfect) I would also recommend you get a temperature/hygrometer meter, as your going to want to keep the temperature and humidity under control or you could get the dreaded mold. Carbon Filter will combat the smell as long as its set up properly, and you don't have air leaks. Finally after you feel its dry enough, place the finished product in glass jars in a dark area. Open the jars around once a day for the first week or two to allow air in. The dryer the buds get, the less often you'll have to do it, possibly even once a week. Continue to do this for at least three weeks, it will seem impossible not to indulge in your fruits of labor, but the taste will be much better and far more worth it IMO.
Freshly harvested will taste like shit, but it will still work. Proper dryness and Cure time is necessary for a smooth, clean taste. The way I look at it, you've already waited this long for it to mature, why not wait a little longer and make it worth it.
Also, if you decide to go more serious, please, please, please make sure it is legal, either medically or recreationally. The risk really isn't worth it. In most areas, no matter what your intentions if its not legal, its a felony, and you never know what could happen, regardless of how safe about it you are.
