Starbucks India has cleared up rumours about Dolly Chaiwala being their brand ambassador. In a recent statement, the company said there is no partnership or deal with Dolly Chaiwala.The confusion started after a meme showed a fake poster claiming that Dolly Chaiwala had become the brand ambassador of Starbucks India. Many people, especially his fans, believed it was true.The poster quickly went viral on social media, but it was not made by Starbucks and the source is unknown.

For those who don’t know, Dolly Chaiwala is a tea seller from Nagpur who became popular worldwide for his unique way of making chai, which he shares on social media. He even served chai to former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates during his India visit last year.

Recently, a fake poster went viral claiming Dolly Chaiwala was made the brand ambassador of TATA Starbucks India. This confused many fans and social media users. To clear things up, TATA Starbucks posted a statement on its official LinkedIn account saying they do not have any official brand ambassador in India. They also clarified that they have not collaborated with Dolly Chaiwala.

The company explained that the viral meme was made by a third party and was misunderstood as a real campaign. Starbucks said they are committed to sharing accurate and honest information, and they value the trust of their customers and communities.

About Starbucks India

Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a joint venture with Tata Consumer Products. The first store opened in Mumbai, marking the beginning of the brand’s journey in the country. Since then, Starbucks has expanded steadily and now operates over 400 stores across various cities in India. The partnership with Tata helped the brand establish a strong presence by combining global coffee culture with local preferences. Starbucks in India offers a mix of international favourites and regionally inspired menu items, aiming to connect with Indian customers while maintaining its global identity and quality standards.