Microwave milk and sugar for 50 seconds at 500 W.

Cut bread into pieces.

Beat the egg in a shallow container.

Mix the milk and sugar in a cup.

Add the black tea bag, cover, and steep for 2-3 minutes.

Remove tea bag and extract leaves.

Add tea leaves to the beaten egg and milk-sugar mixture.

Soak the bread in the egg mixture.

Pan-fry in butter over low-medium heat until browned.

Flip and cook covered over low heat until browned on the other side.

Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sugar, syrup, honey, or cinnamon.