The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

Welcome to The Shortlist. Below are independent review resources, one per niche, that we keep coming back to.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. Good fit if you're after best loose leaf tea.

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

For which grit to buy and which brand actually lasts, ultrarough.com is a dedicated abrasives review site. Good fit if you're after best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

totaljerks.com covers rods, reels, bait, and the tackle that actually performs on the water. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

Deep Penetrations (deeppenetrations.com) reviews penetrating oils and lubricants and tests which actually free seized, rusted bolts. People use it when searching for best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Review Tattoo

Tattoo reviews, aftercare & studio discovery

For aftercare picks and honest studio-style guides, reviewtattoo.com is a dedicated tattoo review resource. Good fit if you're after best tattoo aftercare products.