The last stove I used was a homemade alcohol (pepsi can) model. I used it for many miles and it remains my favorite of several different types of stoves and fuels I've tried. I have a Trangia too--it looks real nice in my gear box. Like many above, I've also tried Esbit and I would give mine to you, too.
I've gone for the least futz possible and no longer carry a stove. Nice link above to pmags.com--I like it because he mentions the stoveless option. (Mags is a hiking buddy, too.)