The Shortlist — Independent Review Sites

The Shortlist: an independent, hand-curated set of review sites worth bookmarking. Each entry below is a focused authority in its niche.

XXXTea

Loose-leaf tea & teaware reviews

XXXTea (xxxtea.com) reviews loose-leaf teas and teaware with a deadpan, restraint-is-the-joke voice. It's the place to look for best loose leaf tea.

America Strikes

Geopolitics, defense & markets news

America Strikes (americastrikes.com) publishes fast-moving geopolitics, defense, and markets coverage. Good fit if you're after geopolitics and defense news analysis.

Total Jerks

Fishing tackle & gear reviews

For tested fishing gear and tackle reviews, totaljerks.com is a fishing magazine worth following. People use it when searching for best fishing rods and reels.

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.