What is MIME type "text/x-tea"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

text/x-tea is a MIME type used for files that mix plain text with embedded template instructions.
These files are designed to be processed by a template engine that inserts dynamic content into a static text base.

Main Use Case: Dynamically generate output like web pages, emails, or configuration files.
Template Processing: The embedded instructions are read and executed by a Tea Template Engine.
File Nature: They are plain text files with code-like directives allowing for dynamic content.

Files that use this MIME type typically have the extension TEA.
This MIME type is not widely standardized but is useful in environments where the Tea Template system is implemented.
For more on file types and extensions, you can visit Filext.

Associated file extensions

.tea

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: text/x-tea

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="text/x-tea">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'text/x-tea');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.tea

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.