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Encha vs Rocky’s Matcha:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Rocky’s Matcha had more branded searches than Encha among matcha brands worldwide. Rocky’s Matcha had about 33,100 branded searches, while Encha had 1,600. Rocky’s Matcha made up 15.8% 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 Rocky’s Matcha in none.

Among matcha brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rocky’s Matcha, about 21 searches for every 1 for Encha

Rocky’s Matcha 33.1K searchesEncha 1.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Encha, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Rocky’s Matcha in 0

Encha in 2 of 4Rocky’s Matcha in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Encha, the only one of the two named

Encha first in 2Rocky’s Matcha never named

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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. Rocky’s Matcha 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.

  1. Ippodo1st
  2. Jade Leaf2nd
  3. Naoki3rd
  4. Marukyu Koyamaen4th
  5. Encha5th
  6. Matchaful–
  7. Rocky’s Matcha–
  8. ITO EN–
  9. Aiya–
  10. Mizuba–
  11. +2 more

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
  • Mizuba0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+2 more

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4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.

Is Encha or Rocky’s Matcha more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Encha and Rocky’s Matcha 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.

Encha and Rocky’s Matcha among matcha brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Rocky’s Matcha, Encha. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMarukyu KoyamaenMatchafulRocky’s MatchaIppodoNaokiJade LeafITO ENAiyaMizubaDoMatchaPiqueEncha
Oct 202522.9%22.9%10.3%22.9%4.6%5.6%3.8%2.5%2%0.33%1.4%0.72%
Nov 202520.2%20.2%13.5%24.6%4.9%4.9%4%2.7%2.2%0.36%1.5%0.98%
Dec 202523.6%15.8%12.9%23.6%5.8%7.1%3.9%2.6%2.1%0.42%1.4%0.91%
Jan 202618.2%14.8%14.8%27.1%6.6%6.6%3.6%3%2.4%0.45%1.6%0.72%
Feb 202618.2%18.2%14.9%22.3%6.7%6.7%3.6%3.6%2.4%0.88%1.6%0.88%
Mar 202620.2%20.2%13.5%20.2%7.4%6.1%3.3%3.3%2.2%1.5%1.2%0.78%
Apr 202620.8%17%17%17%9.3%6.2%3.4%3.4%2.3%1.5%1.2%0.8%
May 202618.5%22.6%15.2%15.2%6.8%10.1%3%3%2%1.3%1.1%1.1%
Jun 202621.4%17.5%17.5%14.3%6.4%9.6%3.5%3.5%2.3%1.3%1.3%1.6%
Jul 202620.8%20.8%17%13.9%7.6%7.6%3.4%3.4%2.3%1.2%1.2%0.8%
Aug 202621.1%21.1%17.3%14.1%7.7%6.3%3.5%3.5%2.3%1%1.2%0.81%
Sep 202623.7%23.7%15.8%13%7.1%4.7%3.9%2.6%2.1%1.4%1.4%0.76%

How has the Encha and Rocky’s Matcha comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Rocky’s Matcha was ahead of Encha in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • 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.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rocky’s Matcha’s share of searches among matcha brands worldwide moved from 10.3% to 15.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for matcha brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Rocky’s Matcha lost share of searches among matcha brands worldwide, from 17.3% to 15.8%.

  2. 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 Encha’s and Rocky’s Matcha’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.

Encha

1 branded search term

  • encha matcha

Rocky’s Matcha

1 branded search term

  • rocky's matcha

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