AriZona vs Lipton:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AriZona had more branded searches than Lipton among sweet tea brands in New Zealand. AriZona had about 280 branded searches, while Lipton had 170. AriZona made up 60.9% of all sweet tea brand searches we track, and Lipton accounted for 37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sweet tea brands, Lipton appeared in all five answers and AriZona in none.
Who do people search for more?
AriZona, about 65% more searches than Lipton
Who does AI mention more?
Lipton, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Lipton, the only one of the two named
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Top sweet tea brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lipton appeared in all five answers. AriZona did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sweet tea brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sweet tea brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sweet tea brand in New Zealand for iced drink?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sweet tea”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bottled sweet tea”
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.
Is AriZona or Lipton more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AriZona and Lipton by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three sweet tea brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for AriZona, Lipton. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AriZona | Lipton | Pure Leaf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.1% | 24.1% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.5% | 27.9% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.3% | 34.7% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.3% | 34.7% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.3% | 34.7% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.7% | 25.5% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 76% | 22% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 76% | 22% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 27.5% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.4% | 30.4% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.6% | 32.8% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.9% | 37% | 2.2% |
How has the AriZona and Lipton comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AriZona was ahead of Lipton in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AriZona’s share of searches among sweet tea brands in New Zealand moved from 74.1% to 60.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 430 to 280.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lipton’s share of searches among sweet tea brands in New Zealand moved from 24.1% to 37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sweet tea brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lipton gained share of searches among sweet tea brands in New Zealand, from 32.8% to 37%.
In September 2026, AriZona lost share of searches among sweet tea brands in New Zealand, from 65.6% to 60.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AriZona’s and Lipton’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.
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