but for what I recommend longer but a small gas stove. The Esbit brings a large (14g) tablet dry fuel in about 8 minutes. a pint of water to a boil. But It also depends on how cold the water was before !! Water from the tap at home, he has managed - water from our rain barrel he has (now the beginning of May) not managed in time. To keep the boiler reasonably clean I have trimmed my tinfoil, who fits in the unfolded state. This works great. After frequent use, I recommend a thorough cleaning followed by lighter "rites" - because of the Esbit is not stainless. So you have long joy in it. I can recommend it definitely.