It might be hard to imagine a time when something other than money was recognised as a currency, but crude oil, salt and even tea leaves were once worth their weight in gold. Aptly named, Gold Leaf chronicles the rise and fall of a tea empire set in 1950’s Taiwan, and delves deep into the many facets the business is affected by political and personal events. Inspired by real people and events, it centres on a surprising business prodigy - the young daughter of tea tycoon, Yixin (Cindy Lien) - as