I use a BPL Ti WIng Esbit stove and it only allows one tab. Even with this, I can bring a pint of water to fisheyes in under 9 minutes. I guess boil time is a relative matter, but it isn't a problem for me. Just be sure to use a foil windscreen, or it can take a LOT longer, and a single tab may not boil that pint.
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