How popular isLa Colombe?
In September 2026, people searched for La Colombe by name about 160,000 times worldwide, a 6.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.6% of all global iced coffee brand searches, placing La Colombe third out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about iced coffee brands, La Colombe appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
La Colombe is the third most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
NescaféShare of searches 49.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Jimmy'sShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
La ColombeShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StarbucksShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
EmmiShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top iced coffee brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, La Colombe appeared in all five answers. La Colombe is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- La Colombe1st
- STōK2nd
- Starbucks3rd
Califia Farms4th- Nescafé–
- Jimmy's–
- Emmi–
Costa–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Colombe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Starbucks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- STōK4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Califia Farms2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Nescafé0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Jimmy's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Emmi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Costa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about iced coffee brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which iced coffee brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best iced coffee brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best iced coffee brand for quick caffeine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“iced coffee brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best iced coffee”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which iced coffee brands compete with La Colombe?
Share of searches by month for Nescafé, Jimmy's, La Colombe, Starbucks, Emmi, STōK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nescafé | Jimmy's | La Colombe | Starbucks | Emmi | STōK | Califia Farms | Costa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.6% | 27.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.2% | 32.3% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 32.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 48% | 32.2% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 31.4% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.6% | 30% | 9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.5% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 53.1% | 24.3% | 5.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.7% | 24.3% | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.7% | 27.3% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.11% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.7% | 823K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 452K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 6.6% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.6% | 110K | -18.2% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.7% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 24.7K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.11% | 1.9K | -47.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
Nescafé49.7%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.Jimmy's
27.3%
Held 2nd. 452K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
5.
Emmi4.5%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
6.STōK
3.7%
Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 24.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Costa0.11%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -47.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between La Colombe and its closest rivals
Every comparison with La Colombe
16 comparisons
- La Colombe vs Lavazza
- La Colombe vs Nescafé
- La Colombe vs Peet's Coffee
- Café Bustelo vs La Colombe
- Illy vs La Colombe
- La Colombe vs Stumptown
- Jimmy's vs La Colombe
- La Colombe vs Starbucks
- Emmi vs La Colombe
- La Colombe vs STōK
- Kicking Horse Coffee vs La Colombe
- La Colombe vs Moccona
- Califia Farms vs La Colombe
- La Colombe vs Minor Figures
- Costa vs La Colombe
- Grind vs La Colombe
How has branded search demand for La Colombe changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for La Colombe worldwide fell from 171K to 160K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Colombe’s share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide peaked at 9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 5.8% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for iced coffee brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Emmi gained share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 4.5%.
In September 2026, Starbucks lost share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide, from 8.1% to 6.6%.
Jimmy's’ share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 24.3% to 27.3% in September 2026.
La Colombe’s share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.9% to 6.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for STōK worldwide rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Costa worldwide rose 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are La Colombe’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using La Colombe’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- la colombe
- la colombe coffee
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Where does La Colombe compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee brands | 4th of 9 | 6.9% | Show ranking |
| Iced coffee brands | 3rd of 8 | 6.6% | Shown above |
| Cold brew brands | 3rd of 7 | 13.9% | Show ranking |
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