La Colombe vs Starbucks:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, La Colombe and Starbucks were level in searches among iced coffee brands worldwide, with an estimated 110K branded searches each, at 6.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about iced coffee brands, both La Colombe and Starbucks appeared in all five answers. La Colombe was mentioned before Starbucks in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
La Colombe and Starbucks are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
La Colombe, named ahead of Starbucks in every answer
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Top iced coffee brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both La Colombe and Starbucks showed up in all five answers. La Colombe was listed before Starbucks in every answer.
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.
Is La Colombe or Starbucks more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for La Colombe and Starbucks by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight iced coffee brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for La Colombe, Starbucks. 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% |
How has the La Colombe and Starbucks comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Starbucks took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Colombe’s share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide moved from 6.8% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Starbucks’ share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide moved from 6.8% to 6.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for iced coffee brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Starbucks lost share of searches among iced coffee brands worldwide, from 8.1% to 6.6%.
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.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using La Colombe’s and Starbucks’ 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.
La Colombe
1 branded search term
- la colombe
Starbucks
2 branded search terms
- starbucks cold brew
- starbucks iced coffee
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