How popular isZealong?
In September 2026, people searched for Zealong by name about 880 times in New Zealand, a 32.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 38.4% of all New Zealand tea bag brand searches, placing Zealong first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tea bag brands, Zealong appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Zealong is the most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
- ZealongShare of searches 38.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Bell TeaShare of searches 21%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DilmahShare of searches 21%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TwiningsShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LiptonShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top tea bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zealong was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zealong is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
- Dilmah5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bell Tea3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Twinings3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zealong2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pukka1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Lipton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tea bag brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tea bag brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tea bag brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tea bag brand in New Zealand for everyday tea?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tea bags nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“black tea bags”
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 bag brands compete with Zealong?
Share of searches by month for Zealong, Bell Tea, Dilmah, Twinings, Lipton. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zealong | Bell Tea | Dilmah | Twinings | Lipton | Pukka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 14.3% | 17.6% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.6% | 14.9% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 0.76% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 11.6% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 0.72% |
| Jan 2026 | 55% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 11% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.8% | 12.7% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 20.4% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 6% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 14.3% | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 50.5% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 3.5% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 23.4% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 19.2% | 23.6% | 12.8% | 8.4% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.4% | 21% | 21% | 11.4% | 7.4% | 0.87% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.4% | 880 | 0% | +3.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 21% | 480 | 0% | +1.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 21% | 480 | -18.6% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.4% | 260 | -18.8% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.4% | 170 | -19% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.87% | 20 | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.Zealong
38.4%
Held 1st. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
Bell Tea21%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
3.
Dilmah21%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
4.
Twinings11.4%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
5.
Lipton7.4%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Pukka0.87%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Zealong changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zealong in New Zealand fell from 1.3K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zealong’s share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand decreased from 47.6% to 38.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zealong’s share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand peaked at 58% in December 2025 and was lowest at 35.2% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tea bag brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Bell Tea overtook Dilmah to rank 2nd among tea bag brands in New Zealand, with 21% of the searches.
In September 2026, Zealong gained share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand, from 35.2% to 38.4%.
In September 2026, Dilmah lost share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand, from 23.6% to 21%.
In September 2026, Twinings lost share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, Lipton lost share of searches among tea bag brands in New Zealand, from 8.4% to 7.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pukka in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Zealong’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zealong’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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Where does Zealong compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea brands | 7th of 10 | 6% | Show ranking |
| Tea bag brands | 1st of 6 | 38.4% | Shown above |
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