How popular isKung Fu Tea?
In September 2026, people searched for Kung Fu Tea by name about 301,000 times worldwide, a 33.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14.2% of all global bubble tea chain searches, placing Kung Fu Tea third out of nine chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bubble tea chains, Kung Fu Tea appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the nine.
Kung Fu Tea is the third most searched of 9 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Gong chaShare of searches 47.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ChatimeShare of searches 17.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Kung Fu TeaShare of searches 14.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Happy LemonShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
ShareteaShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top bubble tea chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kung Fu Tea appeared in all four answers. Kung Fu Tea is the second most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Gong cha1st
- Kung Fu Tea2nd
- Sharetea3rd
- CoCo4th
Tiger Sugar5th- Chatime6th
- Happy Lemon7th
ChaPanda–
Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Gong cha4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Kung Fu Tea4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Sharetea4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- CoCo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Tiger Sugar3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Happy Lemon2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Chatime1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- ChaPanda0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about bubble tea chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bubble tea chain should I shop at?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bubble tea chains?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bubble tea chain for a sweet drink?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bubble tea chains”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bubble tea menu”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which bubble tea chains compete with Kung Fu Tea?
Share of searches by month for Gong cha, Chatime, Kung Fu Tea, Happy Lemon, Sharetea, Tiger Sugar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gong cha | Chatime | Kung Fu Tea | Happy Lemon | Sharetea | Tiger Sugar | ChaPanda | Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43% | 15.8% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 0.64% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 46% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 0.68% | 2.3% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 15.2% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.75% | 2% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.2% | 13.3% | 19.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 0.71% | 1.9% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.8% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.8% | 15.8% | 19.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 48.6% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 8% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.9% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.7% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.3% | 1M | 0% | +2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.4% | 368K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.2% | 301K | -18.2% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.4% | 135K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.4% | 135K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.3% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -0.6 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 1.9% | 40.5K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 1.9% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.09% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Gong cha47.3%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
2.
Chatime17.4%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
14.2%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
6.4%
Held 4th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.
Sharetea6.4%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.3%
Held 6th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
7.
ChaPanda1.9%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.9%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.CoCo
0.09%
Held 9th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Kung Fu Tea changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kung Fu Tea worldwide fell from 450K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kung Fu Tea’s share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide decreased from 19.4% to 14.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kung Fu Tea’s share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide peaked at 22.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 14.2% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kung Fu Tea fell from 2nd to 3rd among bubble tea chains worldwide.
How did search popularity change for bubble tea chains worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Gong cha gained share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide, from 44.7% to 47.3%.
In September 2026, Chatime gained share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide, from 16.4% to 17.4%.
In September 2026, Kung Fu Tea lost share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide, from 16.4% to 14.2%.
In September 2026, Happy Lemon lost share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide, from 7.4% to 6.4%.
In September 2026, Tiger Sugar lost share of searches among bubble tea chains worldwide, from 4.9% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, ChaPanda rose from 8th to 7th among bubble tea chains worldwide.
How are Kung Fu Tea’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kung Fu Tea’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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