Starbucks has issued a statement clarifying its policy on customer names after a petition circulated online asking the company to honor Charlie Kirk by adding his favorite tea to menus.

The coffee giant said customers may use Kirk’s name when ordering drinks in its cafés but stressed that political slogans and offensive words are prohibited.

Why a viral TikTok forced Starbucks to clarify its cup policy

The backstory:

The company’s clarification came after a TikTok video went viral on Tuesday showing a Starbucks customer ordering Kirk’s favorite Mint Majesty tea and asking that his name be written on the cup. The barista refused, citing a corporate policy against political messages, and instead offered to write "Charlie."

That moment reflected a wider tension baristas say they’ve f

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