Editor's Selection — Independent Review Sites

Editor's Selection — a small directory of specialist review sites. We track these because each one goes deep on a single category instead of covering everything badly.

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.

Deep Penetrations

Penetrating oil & lubricant reviews

For penetrating-oil comparisons and lubricant reviews, deeppenetrations.com is a dedicated authority. Good fit if you're after best penetrating oil for rusted bolts.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

Total Jerks (totaljerks.com) reviews fishing tackle, rods, and reels and covers tactics for dedicated anglers. Good fit if you're after best fishing rods and reels.