Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail vs WUCHA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail had more branded searches than WUCHA among bubble tea chains in New Zealand. Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail had about 5,400 branded searches, while WUCHA had 2,900. Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail made up 23% of all bubble tea chain searches we track, and WUCHA accounted for 12.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bubble tea chains, Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail appeared in two of the five answers and WUCHA in one.
Who do people search for more?
Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail, about 86% more searches than WUCHA
Who does AI mention more?
Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, WUCHA in 1
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Top bubble tea chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. WUCHA was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
Gong cha4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chatime4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- WUCHA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ChaPanda0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Noah's Ark Teahouse0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chia Cha0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bubble tea chains
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bubble tea chain should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bubble tea chains in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bubble tea chain in New Zealand for tapioca drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bubble tea”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“milk tea nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail or WUCHA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail and WUCHA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight bubble tea chains we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail, WUCHA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gong cha | Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail | WUCHA | Chatime | Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea | ChaPanda | Noah's Ark Teahouse | Chia Cha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.3% | 21.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 0.03% | 1.6% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.2% | 22.1% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.3% | 22.8% | 10% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 0.24% | 1.3% | 0.35% |
| Jan 2026 | 57% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 0.29% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.2% | 22.3% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 0.29% | 1.3% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.3% | 20.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 6% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 18.6% | 10% | 6.8% | 2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 54.5% | 20.8% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 18.4% | 10% | 7% | 1.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 20.9% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 56% | 21.4% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.7% | 23% | 12.4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.43% |
How has the Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail and WUCHA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail was ahead of WUCHA in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail’s share of searches among bubble tea chains in New Zealand moved from 21.6% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WUCHA’s share of searches among bubble tea chains in New Zealand moved from 9.5% to 12.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bubble tea chains in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, WUCHA gained share of searches among bubble tea chains in New Zealand, from 9.5% to 12.4%.
In September 2026, Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail gained share of searches among bubble tea chains in New Zealand, from 21.4% to 23%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail’s and WUCHA’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.
Hulu Cat Tea & Mocktail
2 branded search terms
- hulu cat
- hulucat
WUCHA
1 branded search term
- wucha
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