Lipton vs Madame Flavour:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lipton had more branded searches than Madame Flavour among tea brands in Australia. Lipton had about 1,900 branded searches, while Madame Flavour had 880. Lipton made up 5.3% of all tea brand searches we track, and Madame Flavour accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tea brands, Madame Flavour appeared in two of the five answers and Lipton in one. Madame Flavour was mentioned before Lipton in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Lipton, about 2 searches for every 1 for Madame Flavour
Who does AI mention more?
Madame Flavour, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Lipton in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Madame Flavour, named ahead of Lipton in 2 of 2 answers
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Top tea brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Madame Flavour was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lipton was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Madame Flavour was listed before Lipton in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
T25 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dilmah5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Twinings3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Nerada3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Madura2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Madame Flavour2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bushells2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tetley2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Lipton1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tea brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which black tea brand is best in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tea brands to buy at the supermarket in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tea brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tea”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is Lipton or Madame Flavour more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lipton and Madame Flavour by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine tea brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Lipton, Madame Flavour. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | T2 | Twinings | Madura | Lipton | Nerada | Dilmah | Madame Flavour | Bushells | Tetley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.4% | 10.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.7% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.5% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 60.7% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.6% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5% | 6.3% | 5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 9.6% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.6% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 62% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.6% |
How has the Lipton and Madame Flavour comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lipton was ahead of Madame Flavour in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lipton’s share of searches among tea brands in Australia moved from 5.4% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Madame Flavour’s share of searches among tea brands in Australia moved from 2.1% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 880.
How did search popularity change for Australia tea brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lipton lost share of searches among tea brands in Australia, from 6.4% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Madame Flavour rose from 8th to 7th among tea brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lipton’s and Madame Flavour’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Lipton
1 branded search term
- lipton tea
Madame Flavour
1 branded search term
- madame flavour
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