How popular isBigelow?
In September 2026, people searched for Bigelow by name about 27,100 times worldwide, a 55.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 8.2% of all global tea bag brand searches, placing Bigelow fourth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tea bag brands, Bigelow appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Bigelow is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
TwiningsShare of searches 27.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LiptonShare of searches 22.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Harney & SonsShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- BigelowShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PukkaShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top tea bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bigelow was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bigelow is the most recommended of the eight.
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.
Twinings4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bigelow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Harney & Sons3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lipton2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stash Tea2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pukka1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tetley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dilmah0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tea bag brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tea bag brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tea bag brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tea bag brand for everyday drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“black tea bags”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“english breakfast tea”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which tea bag brands compete with Bigelow?
Share of searches by month for Twinings, Lipton, Harney & Sons, Bigelow, Pukka, Tetley, Dilmah, Stash Tea. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Twinings | Lipton | Harney & Sons | Bigelow | Pukka | Tetley | Dilmah | Stash Tea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 21% | 17.1% | 14% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.4% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.4% | 20.1% | 24.4% | 6% | 9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.4% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 26% | 21.3% | 21.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.7% | 21% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 28% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 30% | 24.6% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.2% | 23% | 18.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.3% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.4% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.4% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.4% | 74K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.3% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.2% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.7% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 6.7% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 5.5% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 4.9% | 16.1K | +22.9% | +0.9 points |
1.
Twinings27.4%
Held 1st. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Lipton22.4%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
18.3%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.Bigelow
8.2%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Pukka6.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Tetley6.7%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Dilmah5.5%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.9%
Held 8th. 16.1K estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bigelow changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bigelow worldwide fell from 60.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bigelow’s share of searches among tea bag brands worldwide decreased from 14% to 8.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bigelow’s share of searches among tea bag brands worldwide peaked at 14% in October 2025 and was lowest at 6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for tea bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Stash Tea gained share of searches among tea bag brands worldwide, from 3.9% to 4.9%.

In September 2026, Dilmah lost share of searches among tea bag brands worldwide, from 6.7% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Pukka rose from 6th to 5th among tea bag brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Tetley rose from 7th to 6th among tea bag brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bigelow worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 27.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Harney & Sons worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are Bigelow’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bigelow’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Bigelow compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea brands | 5th of 10 | 6.6% | Show ranking |
| Tea bag brands | 4th of 8 | 8.2% | Shown above |

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