Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-30 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Ice Tea · 1 wave · n=36 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 8% | 1 of 12 |
| Claude | 33% | 4 of 12 |
| Gemini | 8% | 1 of 12 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 17% | 6 of 36 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Powdered Iced Tea Mixes (The Ultra-Budget Option)”
“* **Milo’s Sweet Tea:** Milo’s is highly rated and made with simpler, high-quality ingredients (just water, black tea, and cane sugar) compared to AriZona's high-fructose corn syrup.”
“You can buy a large 4C or Lipton powdered mix canister for **$5.00 to $8.00** that makes up to **20 to 30 quarts** (640 to 960 ounces of tea).”
“* **Authentic Japanese Flavor:** Unlike many Western bottled "green teas" that are highly sweetened and heavily processed, Oi Ocha contains only three ingredients: water, green tea (brewed from premium Japanese sencha leaves), and Vitamin C (added as an antioxidant).”
“Yes, if you are looking for the absolute best value-for-money, a refreshing sweet drink, or a quick road-trip hydration fix.”
“| **Arizona** | Budget ($) | HFCS / Honey | Very sweet, nostalgic, tastes more like a juice/cocktail blend |”
“25) 23 oz cans, finding another ready-to-drink, single-serve can that is cheaper is incredibly difficult.”
“* **The Verdict:** Arizona is famous for its rock-bottom pricing (often $1.”
“| **Arizona** | Budget ($) | HFCS / Honey | Very sweet, nostalgic, tastes more like a juice/cocktail blend |”
“Powdered Iced Tea Mixes (The Ultra-Budget Option)”
118 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“**AriZona gallon jugs or cans** — usually a much lower-cost choice, especially for sweet tea, green tea, lemon tea, or Arnold Palmer.”
“One of the most famous options for value — America's iconic $0.99 iced tea is a classic choice if you want a low-cost, widely available alternative.”
“it's already hard to beat for a ready-to-drink single serving—many of its 23 oz cans still carry a **99¢** printed price.”
“4C Premium Iced Tea Mix: This is a powerhouse budget brand, especially in wholesale clubs like BJ's and Costco, as well as local supermarkets. You can buy massive 82.6 oz canisters of 4C (available in Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry) that last ”
“AriZona is generally one of the most affordable ready-to-drink teas on the market, with 128 fl oz jugs often priced well under $4 (around $3.57 on Walmart's listings).”
“AriZona's comparable 1-gallon green or sweet tea at about **$3.47 / 2.7¢ per fl oz**”
“**Very cheap, sweeter green tea** | **AriZona Green Tea** | Often among the least expensive bottled teas, but it is substantially sweeter than Honest Tea; choose it only if you are okay with that change.”
“While AriZona is famous for its ultra-affordable cans (traditionally priced at 99¢, though often retailing for $1.25 to $1.49 depending on the store)”
“Arizona remains the undisputed king of budget iced tea, still pricing their massive 23-oz tall cans incredibly low (often around $0.99 to $1.25). **Note:** Arizona is much sweeter and contains high-fructose corn syrup, so it has a heavier, ”
“Do you want me to compare it specifically to another brand (like Lipton, Arizona, or Pure Leaf)”
“Standard bottled iced teas (like Gold Peak, Arizona, or Brisk) are often equivalent to soda in terms of sugar content.”
“regular Green Tea uses high-fructose corn syrup plus honey and is essentially a sugary drink, despite the "green tea/ginseng" image”
“Unlike mainstream iced teas (like Gold Peak, Snapple, or Arizona) that are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar”
“If you expect sweet tea, Arizona-style tea, or a mellow bottled tea, it may taste **too bitter/dry**.”
“If you're just looking for the cheapest iced tea option, it will feel pricier than alternatives like Lipton or Arizona.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
25 of 118 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| tastingtable.com | 6 |
| reddit.com | 4 |
| eatthis.com | 3 |
| walmart.com | 2 |
| target.com | 2 |
| chowhound.com | 2 |
| vocalleaf.com | 2 |
| zeniatea.com | 2 |
| saintjamesicedtea.com | 1 |
| socialnature.com | 1 |
| samsclub.com | 1 |
| goodygoody.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Walmart | 8 |
| Walgreens | 2 |
| kroger | 2 |
| Target | 2 |
| Aldi | 2 |
| gas station | 2 |
| instacart | 1 |
| Kroger | 1 |
| DoorDash | 1 |
| drinkarizona | 1 |
| BJ's | 1 |
| Costco | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.