How popular isBento Ninja?
In September 2026, people searched for Bento Ninja by name about 140 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.84% of all New Zealand tea infuser brand searches, placing Bento Ninja seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tea infuser brands, Bento Ninja appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Bento Ninja is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Frank GreenShare of searches 74%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
T2Share of searches 13%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- t leaf TShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Webster’s TeaShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Bento NinjaShare of searches 0.84%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top tea infuser brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bento Ninja was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bento Ninja is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Webster’s Tea1st
Bento Ninja2nd- t leaf T3rd
OXO4th
T25th
Frank Green–
Bodum–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Webster’s Tea5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bento Ninja3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- t leaf T2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
T21 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OXO1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Frank Green0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bodum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tea infuser brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tea infuser brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tea infuser brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tea infuser brand in New Zealand for loose leaf tea?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tea infuser nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“loose leaf infuser”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which tea infuser brands compete with Bento Ninja?
Share of searches by month for Frank Green, T2, t leaf T, Webster’s Tea, Bodum, Bento Ninja. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Frank Green | T2 | t leaf T | Webster’s Tea | Bodum | OXO | Bento Ninja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.6% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.71% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.4% | 13.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.6% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 81% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.7% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.73% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.9% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 76.5% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.6% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.3% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1% | 0.66% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.1% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.92% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 74% | 13% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 1% | 0.84% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74% | 12.3K | -32.8% | -6.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13% | 2.2K | +2.4% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 4.3% | 720 | 0% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 4.3% | 720 | -18.2% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 420 | -20.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1% | 170 | -19% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.84% | 140 | +27.3% | +0.4 points |
74%
Held 1st. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -32.8% vs prior month. Share -6.1 points.
2.
T213%
Held 2nd. 2.2K estimated branded searches, +2.4% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.t leaf T
4.3%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Bodum2.5%
Held 5th. 420 estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
OXO1%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.84%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
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How has branded search demand for Bento Ninja changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bento Ninja in New Zealand held steady at 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bento Ninja’s share of searches among tea infuser brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.59% to 0.84%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tea infuser brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, t leaf T overtook Webster’s Tea to rank 3rd among tea infuser brands in New Zealand, with 4.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, T2 gained share of searches among tea infuser brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 13%.

In September 2026, Frank Green lost share of searches among tea infuser brands in New Zealand, from 80.1% to 74%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bodum in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 520 to 420 in September 2026.
How are Bento Ninja’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bento Ninja’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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