Coffee drinkers were in for quite a surprise when they walked into their local Starbucks Tuesday morning to grab a quick cup of joe.

As baristas called their names, one by one, customers were handed unfamiliar bright green cups with sketches of a variety of characters stitched together on the canvas.

“It’s meant to be a symbol of unity, and to encourage us to be good to each other,” a Starbucks spokesman told CBS News.

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But the “unity” cups are causing quite a stir.

Though they’re meant to symbolize “bringing people together,” the cups have customers divided.

Some questioned whether the cups are replacing Starbucks’ traditional holiday-themed cups:

@Starbucks i need answers. this new green cup is extremely ugly & gives me anxiety. are these the official holiday cups or just the pre cup? pic.twitter.com/wxvqZ4CjWD — me (@ash_guid) November 2, 2016

I really don't like the new green holiday cups at Starbucks... #TeamRedCup — Princess (@Hayley_Elaine34) November 2, 2016

While others accused Starbucks of making a political statement:

@Starbucks Screw you. My coffee should NOT (and does NOT) come with political brainwashing. I dropped @Starbucks like a hot rock. — #ScrewStarbucks (@RadioAnna) November 1, 2016

@Starbucks how did the holiday spirit become a political agenda? — me, myself and I (@joslynnslife) November 2, 2016

"It's an attack on society, political brainwashing, a terrible sign of the end of times"

"Wow what happened?"

"Starbucks changed their cups" — Emily Watkins (@emilyluella) November 2, 2016

However, some customers are defending the new design, and the message behind it:

Okay these new Starbucks cups are too cute pic.twitter.com/7IR3mt4E6J — Susi E. (@SusiVene) November 2, 2016

I love the new Starbucks cups and I love the message of them @Starbucks 💕 #hatersgonnahate — ä b b y (@swimfaust) November 2, 2016

I love the new @starbucks cup featuring "a symbol of unity as a reminder of our shared values, and the need to be good to each other." pic.twitter.com/JNv6lVNvkV — Guthrie G-F (@GuthrieGF) November 2, 2016

Starbucks assures customers they are not pushing a “political agenda,” but rather a promotion of peace.

“During a divisive time in our country, Starbucks wanted to create a symbol of unity as a reminder of our shared values, and the need to be good to each other,” Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in a statement.

It’s not the first time Schultz and his coffee chain have stood up for American values – and stepped on some toes in the process. During a short-lived campaign last year, Starbucks encouraged discussion of racial issues by writing “Race Together” on coffee cups.

The green “unity” cups will be in U.S. stores for a limited time and should not be considered “holiday cups.”

“The rest of our holiday plans are still under wraps,” the Starbucks spokesman said.