DoMatcha vs Encha:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DoMatcha had more branded searches than Encha among matcha brands worldwide. DoMatcha had about 2,900 branded searches, while Encha had 1,600. DoMatcha made up 1.4% of all matcha brand searches we track, and Encha accounted for 0.76%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about matcha brands, Encha appeared in two of the four answers and DoMatcha in none.
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Top matcha brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Encha was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. DoMatcha did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Ippodo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Naoki3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Jade Leaf3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Marukyu Koyamaen2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Encha2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Matchaful0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rocky’s Matcha0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ITO EN0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Aiya0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- DoMatcha0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about matcha brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which matcha brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best matcha brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best matcha brand for making lattes at home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“matcha powder”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best matcha powder”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is DoMatcha or Encha more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DoMatcha and Encha by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 matcha brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DoMatcha, Encha. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Marukyu Koyamaen | Matchaful | Rocky’s Matcha | Ippodo | Naoki | Jade Leaf | ITO EN | Aiya | Mizuba | DoMatcha | Pique | Encha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.9% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 22.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.33% | 1.4% | 0.72% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 24.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.36% | 1.5% | 0.98% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.6% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 23.6% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.42% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 27.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.45% | 1.6% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 1.6% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.2% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 20.2% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.8% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | 18.5% | 22.6% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 21.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.8% | 20.8% | 17% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.1% | 21.1% | 17.3% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.7% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 13% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.76% |
How has the DoMatcha and Encha comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: DoMatcha took it in March 2026, Encha took it in June 2026, DoMatcha took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DoMatcha’s share of searches among matcha brands worldwide moved from 0.33% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Encha’s share of searches among matcha brands worldwide moved from 0.72% to 0.76%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for matcha brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DoMatcha rose from 11th to 10th among matcha brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Encha worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DoMatcha’s and Encha’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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