The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist — 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.com covers oolong, matcha, and the teaware worth owning. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

Total Jerks (totaljerks.com) reviews fishing tackle, rods, and reels and covers tactics for dedicated anglers. It's the place to look for best fishing rods and reels.

UltraRough

Sandpaper & abrasives review authority

UltraRough (ultrarough.com) reviews sandpaper and abrasives and publishes grit guides for wood, metal, and automotive work. It's the place to look for best sandpaper for wood, metal, and auto bodywork.