Where does AI tell shoppers to buy tea online?

Who AI names first

Out of 150 answers: 50 questions in each of ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode. A store counts when an answer names it or links its site.

1. 1

   Harney & Sons Fine Teas

   Named in 67 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 25 · Gemini 20 · Google AI Mode 22

   “Harney & Sons — Best for classic black teas, gourmet flavored blends, and iconic tins (like Earl Grey Supreme or Hot Cinnamon Spice ).”Google AI Mode

   harney.com · Shopify

2. 2

   Rishi Tea

   Named in 41 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 16 · Gemini 12 · Google AI Mode 13

   “Rishi Tea & Botanicals — Best for organic, direct-sourced, and culinary-grade single-origin teas, ceremonial matcha, and botanical/herbal loose-leaf selections.”Google AI Mode

   rishi-tea.com · Shopify

3. 3

   Adagio Teas

   Named in 37 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 10 · Gemini 13 · Google AI Mode 14

   “Adagio Teas — Best for beginners and custom samplers.”Google AI Mode

   adagio.com

4. 4

   Taste Of Tea

   Named in 24 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 10 · Gemini 11 · Google AI Mode 3

   “Upton Tea Imports: Based in Massachusetts, Upton is a dream for purists.tasteoftea.com They focus heavily on estate-direct, regional teas rather than heavily flavored blends.”Gemini

   tasteoftea.com · Shopify

5. 5

   Art of Tea

   Named in 21 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 8 · Gemini 3 · Google AI Mode 10

   “Art of Tea — Best for smooth, aromatic, and comforting loose-leaf blends (such as Earl Grey Crème ) and subscription/club options.”Google AI Mode

   artoftea.com · Shopify

6. 6

   Vahdam

   Named in 21 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 10 · Gemini 8 · Google AI Mode 3

   “Vahdam Teas: Known for single-origin Indian green teas (primarily from the Himalayas) that are vacuum-packed at the source for maximum freshness.”Gemini

   vahdam.com · Shopify

7. 7

   Numi Organic Tea

   Named in 19 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 5 · Gemini 7 · Google AI Mode 7

   “Numi Organic Tea — Best for eco-conscious, full-leaf organic herbal teas, tisanes, and clean-ingredient tea bags.”Google AI Mode

   numitea.com · Shopify

8. 8

   The Tea Spot

   Named in 17 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 7 · Gemini 5 · Google AI Mode 5

   “The Tea Spot: A women-owned, Certified B Corp based in Colorado that emphasizes wellness, mindfulness, and organic ingredients.”Gemini

   theteaspot.com · Shopify

9. 9

   Upton Tea Imports

   Named in 15 of 150 answers

   ChatGPT 6 · Gemini 6 · Google AI Mode 3

   “Upton Tea Imports: Based in Massachusetts, Upton is a dream for purists.tasteoftea.com They focus heavily on estate-direct, regional teas rather than heavily flavored blends.”Gemini

   uptontea.com · Shopify

10. 10

    Tea Forte

    Named in 12 of 150 answers

    ChatGPT 6 · Gemini 3 · Google AI Mode 3

    “Adagio Teas & Tea Forte: Keep an eye out for dynamic doorbusters, bundle markdowns, and limited-edition winter/holiday collection samplers (like Tea Forte's Warming Joy line).”Gemini

    teaforte.com · Shopify

Also named (196)

The Republic of Tea11 of 150Plum Deluxe10 of 150Tiesta Tea9 of 150Traditional Medicinals9 of 150August9 of 150Celestial Seasonings8 of 150DAVIDsTEA8 of 150Palais des Thés8 of 150Whittard of Chelsea7 of 150Full Leaf Tea Company7 of 150Stash Tea7 of 150Jade Leaf Matcha7 of 150Teabloom6 of 150Birdandblendtea6 of 150Ringly6 of 150Tea Drops5 of 150Mountain Rose Herbs5 of 150Beanswithoutborders5 of 150Birdandblendtea5 of 150Tearunners5 of 150Yunnansourcing5 of 150Yunnansourcing5 of 150ArtfulTea4 of 150Drinkteatravel4 of 150Encha4 of 150TeaSource3 of 150Red Blossom Tea Company3 of 150Tea and Whisk3 of 150Arborteas3 of 150Ceyaratea3 of 150Ceylonselect3 of 150Fairtradecertified3 of 150Ippodotea3 of 150Kettl3 of 150Kusmitea3 of 150Naokimatcha3 of 150Onewithtea3 of 150Rareteacompany3 of 150Strabellahome3 of 150Teabox3 of 150Teapigs3 of 150Teapigs3 of 150GoSupps.com2 of 150Tea The World2 of 150Ocha & Co.2 of 150Gimme the Good Stuff2 of 150In Pursuit of Tea2 of 150iTeaworld2 of 150Steven Smith Teamaker2 of 150TeaSource2 of 150Bestleaftea2 of 150Chaandme2 of 150Chefman2 of 150Crimsonlotustea2 of 150Eco-cha2 of 150Equalexchange2 of 150Friendsoftea2 of 150Golde2 of 150Herbalgoodnessco2 of 150Kombucha2 of 150Matchaful2 of 150Mizubatea2 of 150Morimatea2 of 150Nepalteacollective2 of 150Nioteas2 of 150Piquelife2 of 150Rockysmatcha2 of 150Taooftea2 of 150Teacountdown2 of 150Teadrunk2 of 150Teatulia2 of 150Thewhistlingkettle2 of 150Valleyoftea2 of 150White2tea2 of 150Groceryeshop1 of 150World Market1 of 150Happy Lucky's Teahouse1 of 150Open Door Tea1 of 150TastesLikeTea1 of 150Love Some Tea1 of 150tealeaves.com1 of 150Beach House Teas1 of 150Closiist1 of 150Culinary Teas1 of 150Danfe Tea1 of 150Elmwood Inn Fine Teas1 of 150Enjoy Better Coffee & Tea1 of 150Farmhouse Teas1 of 150Fresh Roasted Coffee1 of 150Happy Earth Tea1 of 150isleshouston.com1 of 150Kolkata Chai Co1 of 150maeda-en1 of 150Octavia Tea1 of 150Teanagoo1 of 150Two Leaves and a Bud Tea Company1 of 150Aboxtik1 of 150Agiftofcharm1 of 150Austingallery1 of 150Banateacompany1 of 150Baristaunderground1 of 150Bellocq1 of 150Brew-company1 of 150Buddhateas1 of 150Ceylonteaandspices1 of 150Chaiguys1 of 150Chin-tea1 of 150Cleanplates1 of 150Columbiasignature1 of 150Cupindy1 of 150Cuppacrave1 of 150Cuppers1 of 150Curioustea1 of 150Dataforseo1 of 150Dietees1 of 150Dofotea1 of 150Edelweisspatterns1 of 150Ethicaltradeco1 of 150Feelespresso1 of 150Firepot1 of 150Goldentipstea1 of 150Hampsteadtea1 of 150Heapwellmatcha1 of 150Herbaltinkerer1 of 150Hueandgray1 of 150Immortalwordsmith1 of 150Japanheartfulstore1 of 150Jenierteas1 of 150Jenweytea1 of 150Junbishop1 of 150Justonecookbook1 of 150Kingteamall1 of 150Konamountaincoffee1 of 150Loveadorned1 of 150Madelines1 of 150Madhrasi1 of 150Maisonkoko1 of 150Matcha-spot1 of 150Matchacrew1 of 150Matchalavie1 of 150Matchaunion1 of 150Minimalistbaker1 of 150Morebeer1 of 150Navitasorganics1 of 150Orientaleaf1 of 150Pamperpot1 of 150Paperandtea1 of 150Paragontearoom1 of 150Piperandleaf1 of 150Plasticdetox1 of 150Rakumatcha1 of 150Redrosetea1 of 150Relcha1 of 150Righteousroast1 of 150Saatva1 of 150Sanchatea1 of 150Savorypantry1 of 150Shopclassla1 of 150Silkroadteas1 of 150Simplelooseleaf1 of 150Sorate1 of 150Spiceandtea1 of 150Sunsorganicgarden1 of 150Taicnoble1 of 150Tastea1 of 150Teaart1 of 150Teafancier1 of 150Teahaus1 of 150Tealayas1 of 150Teapeople1 of 150Tearblends1 of 150Tearebellion1 of 150Tearepertoire1 of 150Teas1 of 150Teavoila1 of 150Teewald1 of 150Tetique1 of 150Tezumi1 of 150Thechaibox1 of 150Thecozyteacart1 of 150Thefabledalchemist1 of 150Thegildedcafe1 of 150Thehonestconsumer1 of 150Theiriecup1 of 150Thekombuchashop1 of 150Theleafandcup1 of 150Thepersiantea1 of 150Theteasmith1 of 150Tmolecule1 of 150Todd-holland1 of 150Ujichamatcha1 of 150Ujido1 of 150Veilbrew1 of 150Welzo1 of 150What-cha1 of 150Xflavoredtea1 of 150

Where AI sends the buyer: marketplaces

Marketplaces and department stores are shown apart, not ranked as stores. Count: answers that name them, out of 150.

Walmart36 of 150Target13 of 150Amazon9 of 150iHerb4 of 150Nordstrom3 of 150Costco3 of 150Vitacost2 of 150Etsy1 of 150Staples1 of 150Whole Foods1 of 150Best Buy1 of 150Macy's1 of 150Sears1 of 150Wayfair1 of 150eBay0 of 150Office Depot0 of 150Poshmark0 of 150BJ's0 of 150Belk0 of 150CVS0 of 150Neiman Marcus0 of 150QVC0 of 150The Home Depot0 of 150Thrive Market0 of 150

Every other online seller (252)

Google Shopping sellers of tea that none of the 150 answers names: 0 of 150. Sorted by Google Shopping products.

Steep Societysteep-society.comMagic Hourclubmagichour.comWebstaurantStore.comwebstaurantstore.comShop - Shop appshop.comTikTok Shoptiktok.comDoorDash - Grocerydoordash.comHy-Veehy-vee.comInstacartinstacart.comSproutssprouts.comShopRiteshoprite.comStockUpExpressstockupexpress.comThe Loose Leaf Teathelooseleaftea.combritishislesonline.combritishislesonline.comOpentip.comopentip.comPothosmyshopify.comSaratoga Tea & Honey Co.saratogateaandhoney.commoabrewmoabrew.comPureFormulas.compureformulas.comSERAse-ras.comTaste Of Britaintasteofbritain.comThe Mayfair Hallthemayfairhall.comUber Eatsubereats.comWeeks Honey Farmweekshoneyfarm.comBritish Food Suppliesbritishfoodsupplies.comChris' Coffeechriscoffee.comDoor County Coffeedoorcountycoffee.comDuluth Kitchen Coduluthkitchen.comFarm2Mefarm2.meFood Lionfoodlion.comFoodServiceDirect.comfoodservicedirect.comFoodSocial Marketfoodsocial.ioFusion Teasfusionteas.comHealthy Planetmyhealthyplanet.comIntermix Beverageintermixbev.comKurated Kulturakuratedkultura.comMasons British Marketmasonsbritishmarket.comMcCullagh Coffee Roastersmccullaghcoffee.comNatures Food Marketsnaturesfoodmarkets.comNew Mexico Tea Companynmteaco.comOrchid Stuff Plusorchidstuffplus.comPeters Gourmet Marketpetersgourmetmarket.comPops Trading Companypopstradingcompany.comQuillquill.comRound Eye Supplyroundeyesupply.comShiptshipt.comSoupsOnline.comsoupsonline.comSpecialty Food Sourcespecialtyfoodsource.comSysco Guest Supplyguestsupply.comTalin Markettalinmarket.comThe Hamlet British Storethehamletny.comThe Reading Spathereadingspa.comThe Tea Heaventheteaheaven.comweee.comweee.comWilliams-Sonomawilliams-sonoma.com11th Street Coffee11thstreetcoffee.com7cedarssupply.com7cedarssupply.comA Thirst for Teaathirstfortea.comActive Recovery Essentialsactiverecoveryessentials.comAdventure Dog Coffee Companyadventuredogcoffee.coagatavalentina.comagatavalentina.comAhmad Tea USAahmadteausa.comAirgoodsairgoods.comAmerican Hospitality Supply Companyahscompany.comAnnie's Tea Timeanniesteatime.netAtlantic Spice Companyatlanticspice.comAzure Standardazurestandard.comBidmeshkbidmeshk.comBig Heart Tea Co.bighearttea.comBigTeaHouse.combigteahouse.comBlue Moon Teasbluemoonteas.comBossen Storebossenstore.comBox N Caseboxncase.comBrands of Britainbritishbrands.comBrewennabrewenna.comBrewixbrewixtea.comBristol Farmsbristolfarms.comBritish Essentialsbritishessentials.comBritish Food Clubbritishfoodclub.comBrits - Purveyors of British goodsbritsusa.comBroken Spoke Boutiquebrokenspokeboutique.comBubble Bear Cobubblebearco.comBusinessSourceProducts.combusinesssourceproducts.comButte Creek Millbuttecreekmill.comCederberg Tea Companycederbergteaco.comCeltic Crystal Design Jewelrycelticcrystaldesign.comChemsource Directchemsourcedirect.comChicago Teahousechicagoteahouse.comCocococo.bmCoffee House Expresscoffeehouseexpress.comCoraInc.comcorainc.comCounterpoint Homecounterpointhome.comCravens Coffeecravenscoffee.comCuorebellacuorebella.comDelphinium Homedelphiniumhome.comDials Coffee Companydialscoffee.comDierbergs Marketsdierbergs.comDilworth Coffeedilworthcoffee.comDiplomatic Duty Free Shops of New Yorkshopddf.comDirect Supplydirectsupply.comEden Foodsedenfoods.comElPortoSurfShopelportosurfshop.comEnglish Country Marketenglishcountrymarket.comfareway.comfareway.comFehmerling Booksfehmerlingbooks.comFK Livingfkliving.comFleet Farmfleetfarm.comFlying Bird Botanicalsflyingbirdbotanicals.comFood Bazaar Supermarketfoodbazaar.comFoodIreland.comfoodireland.comFreedom Bear Coffeefreedombearcoffee.comFrom Great Originsfromgreatorigins.comFull Moon Tea Companyfullmoonteacompany.comGiant Foodgiantfood.comGilbert Whitney & Cogilbertwhitney.comGinger Freshgingerfresh.comgohanmarket.comgohanmarket.comGood as Gold Coffeegoodasgold.comGoodwoods British Marketgoodwoods.comgourmetroastedcoffee.comgourmetroastedcoffee.comGrainger Industrial Supplygrainger.comGrovestonegrovestone.comHalloween Emporium and Haunted Tea Roomhalloween-emporium.comharvestmoonapothecaryandtea.comharvestmoonapothecaryandtea.comHerbs and Artsherbsandarts.comHome of Coffeehomeofcoffee.comHood River Coffee Roastershoodrivercoffeeroasters.comHospitality Emporiumhospitalityemporium.comHungry Ninjahungry-ninja.caindieindiebangbang.comindieindiebangbang.comInovessainovessa.comiShopIndian.comishopindian.comjackscountrystore.comjackscountrystore.comJava Love Coffee Roasting Co.javaloveroasters.comJB Peel Coffeejbpeelcoffee.comJetFoodjetfood.comJoseph's Teajosephstea.comJust Matcha Tea Shopjustmatchateashop.comKarma Kisskarmakiss.comKing's Gambit Coffeekingsgambitcoffee.comKitch'nkitchn.shopKitchen Kaperskitchenkapers.comKitchen Switchenkitchenswitchen.comKitchenNiche.cakitchenniche.caKobe Mini Martminimartkobe.comlazyacres.comlazyacres.comLe Maschere Gioiellilemascheregioielli.comLifeThymelifethymemarket.comLincoln Marketlincolnmarket.comLocatel Health & Wellness Online Storelocatelonline.comLola & Dunellylolaanddunelly.comLoose Leaf Tea Companylooseleafteacompany.netLoose Leaf Tea Marketlooseleafteamarket.comM.S Skincaremsskincare.coMaceysmaceys.comMadrona Giftsmadronagifts.comMama Wang's Pantrymamawangspantry.comMarcel's Culinary Experiencemarcelsculinaryexperience.comMark T. Wendell Tea Companymarktwendell.comMethodical Coffeemethodicalcoffee.comMethodical Coffeemuggy.sitemethodical-coffee.livemethodical-coffee.liveMill Hill General Storemillhillgeneralstore.comMississippi Mud Coffeemississippimudcoffee.comMonsieur Marcelmrmarcel.comMonterey Bay Herb Coherbco.comMy Ivanhoemyivanhoe.comnatureleafteasnatureleafteas.comNaturitasnaturitas.usNeighbors Coffeeneighborscoffeeroasters.comNeighbors Mercantileneighborsmercantile.comNew Seasons Marketnewseasonsmarket.comNicholas Coffee & Teanicholascoffee.usNoihsaf Bazaarnoihsafbazaar.comOcanao British Shopocanaobritishshop.comoddmentshop.comoddmentshop.comOliver Pluff & Companyoliverpluff.comOnTimeSupplies.comontimesupplies.comOrganic Basic Foodorganicbasicfood.comOrganicCoffee.comorganiccoffee.comOribe Tea Co.oribetea.comParabola Coffeeparabolacoffee.comPeet's Coffeepeets.comPetal's Edge Floral Designshoppetalsedge.comPondicherry Dry Goodspondicherrydrygoods.comPotomac Coffee Companypotomac-coffee.comPractical Magic Storepracticalmagicstore.comPremier Gourmetpremiergourmet.comPronto Home Deliveryprontohomedelivery.comQueen's Pantry Teasqptea.comRebel Smuggling Galactic Emporiumrebelsmuggling.comregal-house-publishing.mybigcommerce.commybigcommerce.comRescue Pup Coffee Co.rescuepupcoffeeco.comReverie Goods and Giftsreveriegoodsandgifts.comRikumorikumo.comRoast'n Coffee Co.roastn.comrunnerduckltd.comrunnerduckltd.comSadaf.comsadaf.comSan Diego Honey Companysandiegohoney.comSave Martsavemart.comSavory Blends Tea Co.savoryblendsteaco.comSavoy Teasavoytea.comSchnuck Marketsschnucks.comSchool Specialtyschoolspecialty.comSearch Agorasearchagora.comShafa Blendsshafablends.comShopimoshopimo.comSimpson & Vailsvtea.comSLO Roasted Coffeesloroasted.comSmallflower.comsmallflower.comSnackathon Foodssnackathonfoods.comsocius designsociusdesign.comSouthern Palms Furniture & Decorsouthernpalmsdecor.comSpice Crazespicecraze.comSpice Placespiceplace.comStarwest Botanicalsstarwest-botanicals.comStop & Shopstopandshop.comSubziCart.comsubzicart.comSullivan Street Tea & Spice Companyonsullivan.comSummer Beam Bookssummerbeambooks.comSummerhill Coffee Cosummerhillcoffee.comSuperWarehouse.comsuperwarehouse.comSwoon Gift Shop Milwaukeeswoongiftshop.comTeadogteadog.comTerrasoul Superfoodsterrasoul.comThe Bee's Knees British Importsthebeeskneesbritishimports.comThe Butte Copper Companythebuttecoppercompany.comThe Give Storethegivestore.comThe Grateful Tea Co.thegratefulteaco.comThe Jade Lotusthejadelotusshop.comThe Olive Branch Boutiquetheolivebranchboutique.comThe Pan Handlethepanhandle.comThe Spice Jamthespicejam.comThe Strawberry Shopthestrawberryshopyork.comThe Tea Relief Companytheteareliefcompany.comthecuriouscrow.shopthecuriouscrow.shopthenewmall.usthenewmall.usTheTeaBooktheteabook.comtokyobiketokyobike.usTomato Japanese Grocery Storetomatostoreus.comUllman's Health and Beautyshopullmans.comUncolonized Sea Mossuncolonizedseamoss.comUrban Pantryurbanpantrychicago.comUtica Coffee Roasting Co.uticacoffeeroasting.comW.B. Masonwbmason.comWeb Food Storewebfoodstore.comWestheimer Phoenicia Specialty Foodsphoeniciafoods.comWilliam's Natural Foodswilliamsnaturalfoods.comYoung Mountain Teayoungmountaintea.comZest Official Storelivezesty.comzhicay foodszhicayfoods.comZiFitizifiti.comZorozoro.com

What AI reads before it answers

Review, press and other sites the answers link, each counted once per answer. Not stores.

google.com38openai.com37lifeisbetterwithtea.com11reddit.com7myteashack.com6my-best.com6foodnetwork.com6fullcoffeeroast.com5youtube.com5cozymeal.com4bonappetit.com4tealyra.com4tastingtable.com4yahoo.com4yerbamateculture.com3ochsner.org3zeniatea.com3thekitchn.com3best-matcha.com3pukkaherbs.com3

How we did it

• Stores. Every seller Google Shopping lists for the category's US searches, plus every store an answer names or links.
• Questions. 50, written the way US shoppers ask. None names a store.
• Assistants. ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode, asked from the US. Each answer is one snapshot; answers change from day to day.

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