Bigelow vs Pukka:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bigelow had more branded searches than Pukka among tea brands worldwide. Bigelow had about 27,100 branded searches, while Pukka had 22,200. Bigelow made up 6.6% of all tea brand searches we track, and Pukka accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tea brands, Bigelow appeared in three of the five answers and Pukka in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bigelow, about 22% more searches than Pukka
Who does AI mention more?
Bigelow, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Pukka in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Bigelow, the only one of the two named
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Top tea brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bigelow was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pukka did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Twinings1st- Harney & Sons2nd
- Numi Organic Tea3rd
- Bigelow4th
- Tazo5th
Lipton6th
Pukka–
Tetley–
Dilmah–
Bell Tea–
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
- Harney & Sons4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Numi Organic Tea4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bigelow3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tazo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lipton1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pukka0 of 5Named in 0 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
- Bell Tea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tea brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tea brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tea brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tea brand for everyday drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tea brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“green tea brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Bigelow or Pukka more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bigelow and Pukka by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten tea brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bigelow, Pukka. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tazo | Twinings | Lipton | Harney & Sons | Bigelow | Pukka | Tetley | Dilmah | Numi Organic Tea | Bell Tea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.2% | 20.9% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 15.2% | 22.5% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 14.6% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.8% | 21.6% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.2% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.1% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.84% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.5% | 22.5% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 25.1% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.93% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 15% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 0.47% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 22% | 22% | 18% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.39% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.2% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 14.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.39% | 0.22% |
How has the Bigelow and Pukka comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Pukka took it in December 2025, Bigelow took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bigelow’s share of searches among tea brands worldwide moved from 11.5% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pukka’s share of searches among tea brands worldwide moved from 6.3% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for tea brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pukka rose from 7th to 6th among tea 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.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bigelow’s and Pukka’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.
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